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Terrance Osborne "Mardi Barq's" Poster Signing
Feb 23, 2017
02:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Coca-Cola is excited to announce that, for the second year, Barq's Root Beer is partnering with local New Orleans artist Terrance Osborne to "invite the bite" to Mardi Gras. Terrance captures the excitement of the season in "Soirée de Mardi Barq's," the second installment of the "Mardi Barq's" series. The vibrant painting features a familiar backyard tailgate scene that reflects the excitement of Mardi Gras and the heritage of Barq's Root Beer. Invented in Biloxi, Mississippi, in 1898, Barq's has been a part of Gulf Coast culture for nearly 125 years. Leading up to Mardi Gras, Terrance will visit select New Orleans retailers to sign free posters of the original artwork for the public.
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8912 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Metairie, LA
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  • 2017 LifeCity Lunch & Learn Seminar: Zero Waste Workshop
    Name: 2017 LifeCity Lunch & Learn Seminar: Zero Waste Workshop
    Date: February 23, 2017
    Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST
    Registration: Register Now

     
    1515 Poydras St., 5th Floor Auditorium
    New Orleans, LA 70112

    Thursday, February 23, 2017
    11:30 am - Networking & Registration
    12:00 - 1:00 pm - Program
    Contact Information:
    Krystan Hosking - Director of Events (questions about registration or venue) Jessica Nehrbass - Director if Impact LifeCity New Orleans - [email protected]
     
    Fees/Admission:
    $10 members of New Orleans Chamber and LifeCity
  • $20 Walk In 
https://secure2.chambermaster.com/directory/jsp/events/dlg/Public_AddReg.jsp?ccid=611&eventid=7472
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Tastes of Louisiana!

Monday AND Thursday Demonstration Lunches with Museum Tour
featuring classic New Orleans dishes. Cooked and narrated by SoFAB's Culinary Director Jyl Benson and Liz Williams, SoFAB Founder and President.
 
Mondays: Remoulade Salad, Chicken & Andouille Sausage Jambalaya, Bananas Foster

Thursdays: Creole Italian specialties of Italian Olive Salad, Creole Red Gravy Pasta with Italian Sausages, Sno-Balls

11 AM - 1 PM
$40 includes lunch and tour
 
Taste & Sign Up Here for a Monday

https://natfab.org/events/taste-of-louisiana-cooking-class

Taste & Sign Up Here for a Thursday

https://natfab.org/events/2016/8/25/taste-of-louisiana-creole-italian-lunch-demonstration
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Workplace Wellness Luncheon
Thursday, February 23, 2017 | Noon-1:30 PM
Ashé Cultural Arts Center 
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., Central City New Orleans 
Free and open to the public
Each month we bring in speakers to address topics of interest 
to you, based on surveys collected from participants.  Come 
and hear information focused on your general health and well-being
 
Please RSVP to (504) 569-9070 and let us know you're coming.  
PS:  We welcome organizations who are interested in sponsoring 
one of the workplace wellness luncheons.  Call (504) 569-9070 or email [email protected].
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Muses to Unveil Groundbreaking
New Mama Duck and Duckies

Mama Duck and Duckies float rendering

 
Make Way for Muses!!!
 
The Krewe of Muses will roll Thursday, February 23, 2017 with Mama Duck and Duckies, the krewe's first multi-segment float. The rubber duck has long been a signature throw of the Krewe of Muses. Mama Duck will hold 14 riders. The three duckies will hold 10 riders each. Mama Duck and her Duckies will follow behind the "Bathing Muses," the signature bathtub float. Floating on a bed of bubbles, Mama Duck is 30 feet long and each of her Duckies is 22 feet long. The entire grouping of the bathtub and the ducks is 160 feet long. In honor of the "Year of the Duck," the Krewe will throw several duck-themed items including a custom rubber duck wearing the Muses mask, beads, and ivy wreath, with the Krewe's signature red stiletto tucked under one wing. Throws will also include a blinky duck bead and a light-up duck pen, along with more than 30 other items featuring the Muses name or logo.
Interesting Facts
  • Designed by a team of master artisans and sculptors
  • The first Mardi Gras floats cast entirely in fiberglass from molds created by a robotic arm
  • Kern Studios robot "Pixie" worked on Styrofoam forms unattended for 100 hours
  • 42 blocks (4,750 square feet) of Styrofoam carved sections
  • 138 rolls (nearly 1500 yards) of Paper Mache covers and protects the Styrofoam carved sections  
  • 10 gallons of wax and 15 rolls (2,250 feet) of fiberglass used to mold and cast the Mama Duck and Duckies
  • 60 gallons white, 100 gallons yellow and 15 gallons of orange gel coat and 500 gallons of resin finished the Mama Duck and Duckie sculptures
 
BACKGROUND: To watch how the Krewe of Muses Mama Duck and Duckies float was made, click here.
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Parades
Routes

Thursday, Feb. 23
Knights of Babylon. 5:45 p.m. Uptown.
Babylon
5:30 p.m.
Uptown
Theme: announced day of parade
Floats: 24
Sargon: secret
Queen: announced day of parade
Throws: theme T-shirts, headbands, doubloons and lighted krewe crests, streetcars and medallions
The krewe doesn't announce its theme until the day of the parade, but floats titled "Golden Buddha" and "Golden Calf" promise a rich vision of iconic figures. Signature floats include the "Babylonian Barge" and the "Hanging Gardens of Babylon."

Knights of Chaos. 6:15 p.m. Uptown.
Chaos
6:15 p.m.
Uptown
Theme: announced day of parade
Floats: 16
King: secret
Throws: plush swords, cups and doubloons
The krewe's parade features satirical themes addressing local and national issues. One popular throw is a deck of cards with pictures of each float.

Krewe of Muses. 6:30 p.m. Uptown.
Muses
6:30 p.m.
Uptown
Theme: announced day of parade
Floats: 27
Honorary Muse: Tamron Hall
Throws: decorated shoes, fuzzy socks, flashlights, krewe pompoms, blinky duck beads, duck pens, ivy wreaths, faux diamond rings, shoe bracelets, tote bags, turquoise glitter zip bags, plush toys
Muses presents satirical parades, often full of references to local culture. This year, the krewe adds new signature floats: Rubber duck floats will trail the bathtub float. Journalist Tamron Hall rides in the Muses giant shoe float. There's a wide array of original throws.


 Krewe of Muses Announces
2017 Honorary Muse - Tamron Hall
 
 
 -Today, the Krewe of Muses announced that award-winning journalist Tamron Hall will serve as the Krewe's Honorary Muse for the 2017 parade. As Honorary Muse, Tamron will lead the carnival organization's seventeenth parade, on February 23, 2017. Hall will ride in the Krewe of Muses's iconic shoe float, a 17-foot tall fiber optic encrusted red pump. 
 
In addition to her work as a journalist, Hall works with a number of charitable organizations that strive to end homelessness, illiteracy and domestic abuse.  She was recognized for her work with Day One, a New York-based group that supports domestic violence victims. And, with Safe Horizon, the nation's leading victim assistance organization, she launched "The Tamron ♥ Renate Fund," in honor of her late sister.               

"We are honored to have Tamron Hall as our 2017 Honorary Muse. As an advocate for education, housing and women's safety, she embodies the spirit for which the Muses are known, and is an inspiration to all New Orleans girls and future Muses. We know she will dazzle all those on the parade route as she leads the Muses in our Krewe's signature red high-heel shoe," said Krewe of Muses Captain Staci Rosenberg.
Since September 2013, Hall has hosted "Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall" on Investigation Discovery. The fifth season starts this spring. She is also the host of "Tamron Hall Investigates" on Investigate Discovery.

Most recently, Tamron was the Co-Host of the third hour of NBC News' TODAY and anchored MSNBC Live with Tamron Hall. Hall was a member of the NBC News team to receive a 2015 Edward R. Murrow Award for Reporting: Hard News in Network Television for her segment on domestic violence as part of TODAY's "Shine A Light" series.
Before joining NBC, Hall spent 10 years at WFLD in Chicago as general assignment reporter, consumer reporter and host of the three-hour "Fox News in the Morning" program. She began her career at KBTX in Bryan, Texas before moving on to KTVT in Dallas, Texas.     
A native of Luling, Texas and a graduate of Temple University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism, she was the recipient of Temple University's prestigious Lew Klein Alumni in the Media award in 2010 and 2015.   
The Honorary Muse is selected annually to honor a female role model who inspires the women of Muses by contributing to the community in extraordinary ways and embodying the spirit of the nine original muses of Greek mythology. 
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EXHIBITION SHINES LIGHT ON WOMEN'S KREWES IN CARNIVAL
The Louisiana State Museum, in partnership with the Krewes of Iris, Muses and Nyx, will present Iris and the Goddesses of Carnival, an exhibition commemorating the centennial of Iris and exploring the evolution of women's krewes in New Orleans from the 1890s to the present. The exhibition opens to the public  Feb. 22, 2017, at the Presbytère, 751 Chartres Street in New Orleans' Jackson Square.
Iris and the Goddesses of Carnival features rare artifacts from the museum's vast collection as well as from various lenders, including the earliest-known existing Iris queen's dress, worn in 1941 by Irma Cazenave, wife of Count Arnaud Cazenave, on loan from Arnaud's restaurant. This newly restored gown will be on display with five other costumes; two dozen original costume sketches from several krewes; rare photographs from the late 1800s and early 1900s; and ball favors, invitations and dance cards from the early 20th century.
"The Krewe of Iris boldly paved the way for other women's krewes," said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. "The tremendous surge in participation in Mardi Gras by women is a testament to their success. We wish Iris the best of success for the next 100 years."
Named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow, the Krewe of Iris is the oldest women's carnival organization in New Orleans. At the time of its 1917 founding, men's groups ruled Mardi Gras festivities, sponsoring all of the parades and most of the balls. But just as women campaigned for the vote and sought expanded roles in public life, they also carved out new social spaces. Iris built upon two decades of women's efforts to create carnival organizations. The first full-scale women's krewe, Les Mystérieuses, held its premier ball in 1896, attracting notice in the press, which pronounced the event "novel" and an "attractive social success."
Pioneering groups like Les Mystérieuses and Iris transformed carnival for women. Over the course of the next century, more women's krewes joined the fun, from numerous societies in the early 1900s to 21st century parading clubs, such as Muses, Nyx and Femme Fatale. Iris and the Goddesses of Carnival will offer a detailed overview of that history, highlighting the first women's parade, held by the Krewe of Venus in 1941, and the now-forgotten krewes of years past, including the Mittens, the Mystic Maids, Empyreans, Titanians and more. Long-lived parading krewes such as Shangri-La, Rhea and Cleopatra will provide another important part of the chronicle of women and carnival.
Original tableau ball artworks executed by Spangenberg Studios; paintings inspired by the Iris, Muses and Nyx parades; and the very first Muses shoe from their inaugural 2001 parade will make this exhibition sparkle with the spirit of the many women's krewes that have left their mark on carnival history. For additional information, see the Iris and the Goddesses of Carnival promotional video, image highlights of the exhibition, and exhibition fact sheet.
Open through December 2018, Iris and the Goddesses of Carnival is part of the Women of New Orleans: Builders and Rebuilders exhibition initiative of the nonprofit Nola4Women, launched in honor of New Orleans' tricentennial. Visit nola4women.org for more information. Visit LouisianaStateMuseum.org for updates on exhibit-related programming.

-LouisianaTravel.com-

Exhibition Fact Sheet
Description: The Louisiana State Museum, in partnership with the Krewes of Iris, Muses and Nyx, will present Iris and the Goddesses of Carnival, an exhibition commemorating the centennial of Iris and exploring the evolution of women's krewes in New Orleans from the 1890s to the present. The exhibition features rare artifacts from the museum's vast collection as well as from various lenders, including the earliest-known existing Iris queen's dress, worn in 1941 by Irma Cazenave, wife of Count Arnaud Cazenave, on loan from Arnaud's restaurant.
Exhibition Dates:
 Feb. 10, 2017 - Dec. 30, 2018
Exhibition Location:
 The Presbytère, second floor, 751 Chartres Street, New Orleans
Exhibition Hours:
 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays - Sundays
 Closed Mondays and state holidays
Admission:
 Adults: $6
 Students, senior citizens, active military: $5
 Children 12 and under: Free
About the Exhibition:
 Named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow, the Krewe of Iris is the oldest women's carnival organization in New Orleans. At the time of its 1917 founding, men's groups ruled Mardi Gras festivities, sponsoring all of the parades and most of the balls. But just
as women campaigned for the vote and sought expanded roles in public life, they also carved out new social spaces. Iris built upon two decades of women's efforts to create carnival organizations.
 Over the course of the next century, more women's krewes joined the fun, from numerous societies in the early 1900s to 21st century parading clubs, such as Muses, Nyx and Femme Fatale. Iris and the Goddesses of Carnival will offer a detailed overview of that history, highlighting the first women's parade, held by the Krewe of Venus in 1941, and the now-forgotten krewes of years past, including the Mittens, the Mystic Maids, Empyreans, Titanians and more. Long-lived parading krewes such as Shangri-La, Rhea and Cleopatra will provide another important part of the chronicle of women and carnival.
 Iris and the Goddesses of Carnival is part of the Women of New Orleans: Builders and Rebuilders exhibition initiative of the nonprofit Nola4Women, launched in honor of New Orleans's tricentennial. Visit nola4women.org for more information. Visit LouisianaStateMuseum.org for updates on exhibit-related programming.
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AN EXHIBITION OF 18TH-CENTURY VENETIAN ART PRESENTED EXCLUSIVELY AT NOMA OPENS FEBRUARY 17
 
A Life of Seduction: Venice in the 1700s conjures one of Italy's most fabled destinations: a gloriously theatrical setting for festivals, balls, processions and Carnival revelry. The NOMA exhibition is especially timely for New Orleans art lovers and pleasure seekers with a taste for dramatic cultural displays. A Life of Seduction immerses visitors in the spectacle of 18th-century Venice: the era of Casanova, Vivaldi, Tiepolo, and countless others who spread Venetian taste throughout the world.

The exhibition continues through May 21 with a rich array of lectures, films and festivities. NOMA curator Vanessa Schmid wrote about the exhibition for Arts Quarterly.

NOMA curator Vanessa Schmid will lead numerous noontime talks throughout the run of the exhibition
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll Circle 
New Orleans, LA, 70119 
504.658.4100 
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Mardi Gras Market Hours
Two of our markets will have limited hours to accommodate vendors and shoppers during Mardi Gras. This Saturday, February 25th, we will end our market one hour early, and our Tuesday Market will be closed on Fat Tuesday.




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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.
Where: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Free for Louisiana resdients
For more info:  www.ogdenmuseum.org



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We will be selling at the Lafitte Street Market on Thursday nights - 4pm - 8pm. https://www.facebook.com/LafitteStreetMarket/

  Check it out. The market is located at - 698 Lafitte St
Mandeville, LA.

The market is located at 675 Lafitte Street, Mandeville LA. (across the street from the Lafitte Street Market)

Follow us on Facebook to see what's cookin'!  https://www.facebook.com/ellndee/

Thursday -  - STOP BY AND PICK UP DINNER!
 Thursday, February 16th, 2017, we will be selling at the LAFITTE STREET MARKET from 4pm - 8pm.  https://www.facebook.com/LafitteStreetMarket/ The market is located at - 698 Lafitte St Mandeville, LA directly across Lafitte Street from the Mandeville Trailhead. Turn at Lafitte Street towards the lake, cross the railroad tracks and the market is on the right.


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Weekly Crawfish Boil and Beer Drinking!
We throw down every Thursday with Gulf Coast Crawfish Co. boiling some delicious bugs.
  • 4 PM - 7 PM
     
Urban South Brewery
1645 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

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Thursday, February 23 at 6:00pm
 
Friday, February 24 at 9:00pm
2441 A. P. Tureaud Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
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CROSS-COUNTRY "POP-UP" TRAVELING BAR AND HISTORIC COCKTAIL LIBRARY MAKES ITS WAY TO NEW ORLEANS
 
"The Traveller Bar" is on a curatedbrandwide tour of Loews Hotels
 
Loews Hotels' exclusive new traveling "pop-up" experience, The Traveller Bar, will debut at its new month-long home at Loews New Orleans Hotel. As the first ever "pop-up" traveling bar of its kind, The Traveller is making the rounds to the 25 individual Loews Hotels' destinations across the country, re-imagining the guest beverage experience. The cross-country tour pays homage to historic pioneers of America's cocktail culture by crafting 150-year-old drink recipes.
 
"We wanted to create a truly authentic and culturally relevant, yet light hearted, intimate and engaging beverage concept for cocktail enthusiasts, and were able to draw inspiration from the classic cocktail era to engage our guests and that could also be shared across our hotel portfolio," said Mark Weiss, Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage at Loews Hotels. "Our ultimate goal is to shake up the modern day drinking culture and honor the industry's talented and artisanal beverage artists, building on Loews' commitment to offering a distinctly creative beverage & food culture."
 
Constructed from an old elevator car, the travelling bar's metal-framed structure is re-assembled onsite at each Loews property. The contemporary concept features a zinc-topped bar, four leather bar stools, an antique cash register and a back metal mesh wall lined with shelves of bottles and an impressive library of nearly 50 rare and vintage cocktail books, including a first- edition of the oldest cocktail recipe book ever written, the Bar-Tender's Guide by Jeremiah (Jerry) P. Thomas, which sells for around $8,000 in today's market. The full library can be accessed digitally on the iPads available on the bar counter.
 
Toasting the contemporary "Golden Age of Cocktails," The Traveller Bar offers a menu of eight classic cocktails traditionally handcrafted by expert mixologists using premier products
. It will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9pm, and Fridays 7-10pm through Feb. 24.
 
To follow The Traveller Bar on social media, check out #LHTravellerBar or visit the website www.thetravellerbar.com. For more information or to arrange your stay, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or visit www.loewshotels.com
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  • New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets
    7 PM

     

  •  
    1501 Dave Dixon Dr, New Orleans, Louisiana 70113
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John rankin


Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., The Columns Hotel, 3811 St. Charles Ave.

EVERY TUESDAY, 8 p.m.
THE COLUMNS HOTEL, 3811 St. Charles Ave.
JAZZ VARIETY (JV)

Thursday 2/23/17, shows at 8 and 10 p.m. 
Snug Harbor, 626 Frenchmen St.
The New Orleans Guitar Masters with Jimmy Robinson, Cranston Clements, and John Rankin. Great band, original music, unique yet satisfying...
 
Thursday 3/2, 6 p.m.
Twilight Garden Concert 
City Park Botanical Gardens
Don Vappie , Paul Soniat, John Rankin, with Rex Gregory, Bobby Campo, Richard Moten, Mike Esneault, and Karl Budo. This is an all star event celebrating 300 years of New Orleans and 100 years of New Orleans Jazz (The Original Dixieland Jass Band released "Livery Stable One-Step" on March 7th 1917). You shouldn't miss this! Only two days after you know what; that means you've only got Ash Wednesday to recover and get back to the celebration.
 
MARDI GRAS day-Hey Pockey Way! No music at the Columns that night. The Sunday brunch trio at Superior Seafood is also off for Bacchus Sunday. So I'll be out and about pretending to be Paul McCartney...
 
John Rankin
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Feb
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Better Than EzraJohn Papa Gros Band, Paris Avenue

Better Than Ezra 
Thursday, February 23, 2017 Doors 8:30 PM / Show 9:30 PM
Civic Theatre
510 O'Keefe Ave CBD New Orleans 
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The Willow and Ella Blue present round 2 of the baddest lingerie party New Orleans has ever seen, this time during Mardi Gras.

We will get the party started immediately after the Muses parade so be ready to party and dress accordingly. Don't forget to dawn your johns!

Once again our beloved sponsor Kelsey Elizabeth Brehm we will be bring her A Little Something LLC lingerie pop-up shop!

We will also be celebrating the 21st birthday of our dear friend and forever loyal customer Katelyn Fecteau. Happy Birthday Katelyn!

18+ | No Cover For Ladies
  • 9 PM - 3 AM

     

  • 8200 Willow St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
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LES FANFLURES BRASS BAND 
from Toulouse, France 
Thursday, February 23, 2017   10PM
 AllWays Lounge
 2240 St Claude Avenue, Faubourg Marigny New Orleans
Les Fanflures performing their take on New Orleans Brass Band music. 
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We have an impressive line-up of alternative improvisational 
Carnival programming. Helen Gillet starts things off with a solo 
performance, followed by the second band Trapper Keeper 
(Marcello Benetti-drums; Will Thompson, IV-keyboards) 
with special guest Chris Alford on guitar. Vibraphonist and 
percussionist Mike Dillon leads his quartet for the grand 
finale (Nathan Lambertson-bass; Cliff HInes-guitar; and 
Simon Lott-drums.)
Thursday, February 23, 2017   10PM
Siberia  
2227 St Claude Avenue, Treme New Orleans
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STEPPIN' OUT "It's Carnival Time" premieres on WYES-TV/Channel 12 
 Repeats  Feb. 23 at 11:30pm and Feb. 28 at 9am.
 
Host Peggy Scott Laborde, along with Carnival historians Arhur Hardy and Errol Laborde, provide their annual overview of the upcoming Mardi Gras season. Hardy is the publisher of Arthur Hardy's Mardi Gras Guide, now in its 41st year. Errol Laborde is the author of many Carnival-related books, including Mardi Gras: Chronicles of the New Orleans Carnival.

Among this year's topics is the 100th anniversary of the Krewe of Iris, the continued popularity of the king cake, philanthropy in Mardi Gras and an update on Carnival ball locations. Attention will also be paid to the evolution of 12th Night, the kickoff of the season, with more Mardi Gras- related events.
 
Aislinn Hinyup
Promotion Manager 
WYES-TV
916 Navarre Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70124
Direct: (504) 838-0364 | Main: (504) 486-5511
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City Unveils New Transportation Option with Bike Share Preview


 
NEW ORLEANS -  the City of New Orleans, in conjunction with Social Bicycles Inc. (SoBi), announced residents and visitors will be able to preview the City's bike share program  February 23.
 
During the preview, residents and visitors can sign-up and use one of the 35 bicycles to ride between seven temporary stations setup in Iberville, Downtown and the French Quarter. Two additional existing bicycle racks will be available to end a ride or find a bike.
 
During the preview period, riders can pay $10 to enjoy a 60 minute trip every day. The hourly rate is $8 per hour, pro-rated by the minute. Sign up using either the website  https://nola.socialbicycles.com/
  or by downloading the Social Bicycles app for iPhones and Android phones. There will also be greeters at various stations to help people signup and get started biking.
 
Find a bike at anyone of the listed preview stations:
  • Basin Street & Bienville Street (near Magnolia Yoga Studio)
  • 501 Loyola Ave. (Near Hyatt)
  • Lafayette Square at Magazine Street
  • Baronne Street & Common Street (near the Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel)
  • Decatur Street & Bienville Street
  • Decatur Street & Barracks Street (near U.S. Mint)
  • 1000 Tchoupitoulas St. (near Cochon Restaurant)
  • 219 Loyola Ave. (Library Main Branch - existing bike racks)
  • Polymnia Street & St. Charles Avenue (near Avenue Pub - existing bike racks)
 
The full program, launching this fall, will consist of 70 stations with 700 bicycles and a guaranteed minimum future expansion of 90 stations with 900 bicycles. 100 percent of the bike share program will be privately financed through sponsorships, advertisements, and rental fees.
 
The fees for bike rental are:
  • Monthly Pass: $15 for unlimited trips up to 1 hour of riding a day (hourly rate thereafter).You can take as many trips as desired that all together add up to 60 minutes. For example, a 15-minute ride to work in the morning, a 5-minute ride for lunch; a 30 minute ride home with a quick stop to pick up some food totals 50 minutes for the day
  • Low-Income Pass: $1.67 per month ($20 per year) for unlimited trips up to 1 hour of riding a day (hourly rate thereafter)
  • Pay-as-you-go: $8 per hour of riding (pro-rated)
 
New Orleans has been growing rapidly as a bicycling city. The city was recognized as a bicycle friendly community in the Fall of 2014 by the League of American Bicyclists. Last month, New Orleans was selected by People for Bikes as one of ten cities to participate in their Big Jump Project to reimage bicycle infrastructure. For more information, please visit http://www.peopleforbikes.org/placesforbikes/landing/the-big-jump-project
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For additional information on the preview and the full program, please visit http://www.nola.gov/bikeshare
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NEW ORLEANS -, the City of New Orleans provided an update on preparations, parking instructions, traffic restrictions and safety regulations in advance of  the 2017 Mardi Gras season. 
 
  Mardi Gras Information and Updates are also available on the City's website at www.nola.gov/mardigras
 
Along parade routes, the New Orleans Health Department will be manning First Aid Stations at the following locations:
  • Orleans Avenue and N. Hennessey Street on Saturday, Feb. 25
  • The following locations will be in operation from Friday, Feb, 17 through Sunday, Feb. 19; and Wednesday, February 22 through Tuesday February 28: St. Charles Avenue and Napoleon Avenue, St. Charles Avenue and Felicity Street, and Canal Street and Carondelet Street
  • New this year, a Family Rest Stop will be located on St. Charles Avenue and Napoleon Avenue where parents can change diapers or breastfeed/pump in a clean, contained environment. 
 
The New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will be monitoring all parade activity and coordinating with the National Weather Service and 

FRENCH QUARTER TRAFFIC CLOSURES
For months the Landrieu administration has been working on ways to increase security and protect citizens from large, terrorist-like attacks. The City will increase security measures throughout the French Quarter and other sensitive targets in the City throughout the 2017  Mardi Gras festivities.
 
As was done for New Year's Eve and past Mardi Gras seasons, the NOPD will implement an exterior (soft) and an interior (hard) closure for the French Quarter for the Carnival Season.

Beginning  Wednesday, Feb. 22 until the Wednesday after Mardi Gras, March 1, at 6 a.m., vehicular access in the French Quarter will be more restricted and on-street parking will be limited. Motorists should be prepared for heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic as security measures are being increased.
 
The soft (exterior) closure is as follows:
  • From 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22 through Friday, Feb. 24, only taxis, TNCs, limos, hotel guests, and vehicles needing to access their businesses and residences will be allowed to enter the French Quarter from Canal St., Decatur St., Esplanade Ave. and Rampart St.
  • Beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, through Wednesday, March 1 at 6 a.m., only taxis, TNCs, limos, hotel guests, and vehicles needing to access their businesses and residences will be allowed to enter the French Quarter from Canal St., Decatur St., Esplanade Ave. and Rampart St..
  • Large trucks, buses and vans may be directed to detour out of the area and only access the French Quarter on exterior streets. Exterior streets are all streets leading into the French Quarter on Canal, Decatur, N. Rampart and Dumaine Streets.
The hard (interior) closure is as follows:
  • The 100-800 blocks of Bourbon St. will be a pedestrian mall 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night of parades. Vehicles will not be able to cross Bourbon St., and will be detoured at all points along Dauphine and Royal Streets. Bollards are positioned so that cars may enter to the last driveway or parking garage in the block before Bourbon Street.
ST. CHARLES STREETCAR LINE 
Streetcar service will be provided along the entire St. Charles Avenue route through Mardi Gras day but will be replaced with buses from Canal Street to Napoleon Avenue beginning approximately two hours prior to parade start time to allow access to neutral grounds by parade goers. Click here for RTA's Carnival Season 2017 Mobility Solutions for New Orleans' Transit Riders.
 
All taxis and TNCs will be allowed in the French Quarter during the soft closure. No one will be allowed to cross the hard closure from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m., Friday through Sunday.
 
OPERATIONS
The City will provide over 650 portable toilets for public use.
 
MARDI GRAS PARKING ENFORCEMENT
In addition to permanent No Parking signs posted along parade routes, the City will install approximately 3,000 temporary signs. Drivers are encouraged to pay close attention when parking to avoid being ticketed or towed.
 
Two hours prior to the scheduled start of each Mardi Gras parade, any unauthorized vehicle on any part of the published parade route will be ticketed and towed.
 
Parking is prohibited on either side of the following streets two hours before and after parades:
  • Tchoupitoulas Street between Jackson and Nashville Avenues;
  • Napoleon Avenue between Tchoupitoulas Street and S. Claiborne Avenue; and
  • St. Charles Avenue between Napoleon Avenue and Canal Street.
 
This will ensure public safety and facilitate the flow of the Carnival Krewes (violations result in a $75 fine and seizure).
 
Two hours after a Mardi Gras parade ends, any unauthorized vehicle on any part of the published parade route will be ticketed and towed. This is done to keep the route clear so that it can be cleaned by the City's Department of Sanitation (violations result in a $75 fine and seizure).
 
Beginning the Friday before Mardi Gras, February 24, at 6 p.m. until the Wednesday after Mardi Gras, March 1, at 6 a.m., no on-street parking is allowed and no vehicular traffic except those with issued permits are allowed into the French Quarter between Iberville Street, N. Rampart Street, Dumaine Street and Decatur Street ($50 fine and seizure).
 
Crews will be towing on all cross streets of Bourbon Street during the events, including the 700-800 blocks of Iberville Street, St. Ann Street and the 700 block of Royal Street. 
 
Parking of recreational vehicles, campers and oversized vehicles is prohibited in residential areas. It is strictly enforced during the Mardi Gras season particularly in the Central Business District, Warehouse District and Garden District.
 
Before, during and after the parades, the City will extend enforcement efforts into the neighborhoods adjacent to the published parade routes. This will minimize non-residential intrusion. Parking officers will primarily enforce the following safety violations:
  • Blocking a fire hydrant ($40 fine)
  • Parking in a fire lane ($40 fine)
  • Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant on either side ($40 fine)
  • Parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, intersection, or stop sign ($40 fine)
  • Parking on a sidewalk ($40 fine)
  • Parking on a traveled portion of the roadway ($40 fine)
  • Parking within 3 feet of a driveway on either side ($40 fine)
  • Parking on the neutral ground and subject to seizure ($75 fine)
  • Parking adjacent to the neutral ground ($40 fine)
  • Parking in freight/loading zone ($40 fine)
  • Parking in a handicapped zone without proper permit displayed ($500 fine)
  • Parking at an expired meter ($40 fine)
  • Parking in a Residential Permit Parking zone without a permit displayed ($40 fine)
  • Parking in the wrong direction (vehicles must park in the direction of travel on one way streets, and with the right wheel to the curb on two way streets) ($40 fine)
  • Vehicles that have unpaid parking tickets will be booted and/or towed.
 
Additionally, parking enforcement, towing staff and auto impound offices will work the following extended hours during the 2017 Mardi Gras season:
  • Friday, February 24, 2017 thru Sunday February 26, 2017, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.
  • Monday, February 27, 2017, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, Mardi Gras Day, February 28, 2017, 5:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
 
For more information on parking enforcement, citizens may call:
  • Department of Public Works (Parking enforcement and information), (504) 658-8100 (answered 24 hours)           
  • Information related to Residential Parking Permits, (504) 658-8200
  • Pay and release of boot, (504) 658-8083 or 1-877-314-3767
  • Information on Ticket/Tow Appeals Hearings: (504) 658-8250
 
PARKS & PARKWAYS NEUTRAL GROUND ENFORCEMENT
The city's neutral grounds are the direct responsibility of the Department of Parks and Parkways; therefore, any prohibited items that are placed on the neutral grounds will be removed and disposed of immediately.
 
 The following rules are being enforced:
  • All ladders used by parade spectators shall be structurally sound. No ladder, chairs, ice chests, chaise lounges, barbecue grills, and other similar personal effects shall be placed in intersections or between curbs of public streets during a parade.
  • Ladders, tents, grills and other personal effects shall be placed six feet back from the street curb.
  • Fastening two or more ladders together is prohibited.
  • Roping off areas of the neutral ground, public sidewalks, or other public property is prohibited.
  • Portable toilets are allowed on private property. A permit is required for those who charge a fee for usage of private portable toilets. Private portable toilets will not be allowed on neutral grounds, public sidewalks, or other public property without written consent from the appropriate governmental agency. A fine of $250 per day will assessed against the owner of the portable toilet.
  • No structures can be erected (i.e. viewing stands, bleachers) without a permit. The only allowed structures are those that are provided by the City Of New Orleans in city designated areas or those on privately owned properties that have been granted permission and issued permits by the City's Department of Safety and Permits.
 
GENERAL REMINDERS
  • No bulky furniture can be placed on neutral grounds.
  • Please stand behind the barricades when they are placed along streets while the parade is passing.
  • Please do not run between floats or vehicles while the parade is in progress.
  • Ladders should not be placed in the street or be tied together and should be placed back six feet from the curb.
  • Parade viewers may not throw any object at any participant in a carnival parade. Violation of this provision includes a $250 fine per violation.
  • Please do not stand or walk close to heavy equipment used in the clean-up process.
  • Items such as sofas and tents should not be placed on neutral grounds.
  • The juvenile curfew will be enforced during Mardi Gras. City curfew hours for juveniles are Sunday thru Thursday 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and Friday thru Saturday 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. In the French Quarter, the hours are Friday thru Saturday 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
 
SANITATION
The Department of Sanitation is responsible for cleaning the streets, neutral grounds and sidewalks after parades held on both sides of the Mississippi River in the City of New Orleans.
 
Up to 600 City workers, temporary workers, contracted employees and 87 pieces of equipment may be utilized each day in clean-up efforts.
 
The success of Mardi Gras depends upon returning public rights of ways to normalcy and cleanliness as soon as possible after each parade. In order for this to occur efficiently and effectively, cooperation from the public in following restrictions on parking along parade routes and the placement of items such as ladders, tarps, and furniture on neutral grounds is vital.
 
Vehicular traffic will be restricted until clean-up crews have passed for the safety of the workers and the general public.
 
The City encourages everyone to dispose of litter in public litter containers or bring their own trash bags.
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FEBRUARY 23 - NATIONAL TILE DAY - NATIONAL CHILI DAY - NATIONAL DOG BISCUIT DAY - NATIONAL BANANA BREAD DAY - NATIONAL TOAST DAY

National Tile Day - February 23
NATIONAL TILE DAY
On February 23, National Tile Day recognizes a timeless element of architecture and design. Around the world, tile plays a variety of roles. From the modest to the sublime, tile proves to be versatile and attractive.
Historically, only the wealthy could afford tile in their homes. The expense of handmade or small batch production meant tiles were difficult for the ordinary person to obtain. With the advent of the industrial revolution, tile not only became more affordable but the designs and features expanded with the technology.
Beautiful tile finds its way into every room of the home, outdoor spaces, commercial and industrial buildings by providing an infinite number of styles through color, texture and dimension.  The durability and energy efficiency of tile adds value, and no material is more sustainable or has lower maintenance costs.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Take time to appreciate the quality craftsmanship of the tile work around you. If a remodel or building is in your future, consider tile in your design. Share an image of why you choose tile with #WhyTile, #Coverings2017, #NationalTileDay on Instagram and Twitter.
HISTORY
Coverings, the largest international tile & stone show in North America, founded National Tile Day in 2017 to shine a spotlight on the benefit of tile in residential and commercial design.  The Registrar at National Day Calendar declared the day to be observed annually on February 23.
Learn more about National Tile Day at www.coverings.com/ntd
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  • National Chili Day - Fourth Thursday in February
NATIONAL CHILI DAY
The fourth Thursday in February honors one of America's favorite winter dishes-chili, which is also known as chili con carne (chili with meat).
In Spanish, chili refers to "chili pepper" and carne means "meat".
Chili is most commonly made up of tomatoes, beans, chili peppers, meat, garlic, onions and cumin.  However, there are many variations to the basic chili.
Chili is often a favorite dish in cook-offs.
American frontier settlers used a "chili" recipe of dried beef, suet, dried chili peppers and salt, which was all pounded together, formed into bricks and dried.  The bricks could then be boiled in pots on the trails. 


National Dog Biscuit Day - February 23
NATIONAL DOG BISCUIT DAY
All dog owners, remember that February 23rd National Dog Biscuit Day! This day is also observed around the world as International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day.
Man's best friend deserves a special treat, whether it is a reward for good behavior, as part of their training or just because we want to show our dogs how much we love them.
HOW TO OBSERVE
The following are a few homemade dog biscuit recipes you may want to make and give to your furry friends.
Use #NationalDogBiscuitDay to post on social media.


National Banana Bread Day - February 23
NATIONAL BANANA BREAD DAY
February 23rd annually recognizes a well-known food holiday, National Banana Bread Day.
A moist, sweet, cake-like quick bread, banana bread is made with fully ripe, mashed bananas.  There are some recipes where banana bread is made with yeast when it is then usually sliced, toasted and spread with butter.
It was with the popularization of baking soda and baking powder in the 1930s that banana bread first became a standard feature of American cookbooks and appeared in Pillsbury's 1933 Balanced Recipes cookbook. 
The Vienna Model Bakery advertised banana bread as something new in the April 21, 1893, edition of St. Louis Post-Dispatch.  An early restaurant/bakery chain owned by Gaff, Fleischmann & Company, The Viena Model Bakery was known for their baked goods and was likely one of the first to produce banana bread in the United States.  The recipe was made with banana flour, which is made by drying strips of the fruit, then grinding it to a powder.  This process had long been used in the West Indies.

NATIONAL TOAST DAY
Would you believe National Toast Day honoring the humble slice is on February 23rd? But it is so very versatile. It carries a multitude of jams, jellies, marmalades and fruits compotes. We don't stop there. Toast transports proteins and veggies, sprouts and soaks up sauces and drippings.
Perhaps we have overlooked the necessity of toast, and it shall have its due.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Raise a toast to your toast.  Be it burnt to a crisp or golden brown, honor your toast. Use #NationalToastDay to share on social media.
HISTORY
National Toast Day was started in 2014 by The Tiptree World Bread Awards in the UK but has found a following in the United States.





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"Rodrigue: Happy Mardi Gras!"

View this historic collection of original paintings and silkscreens by George Rodrigue, spanning 40 years of carnival traditions, with rarely seen artworks on loan from private collections and the Rodrigue archives.

On view now through March 19. FREE

  •       
    Rodrigue Gallery
    730 Royal St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116


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Rites, Rituals and Revelry: The History of Mardi Gras in New Orleans
The Historic New Orleans Collection will once again offer a Carnival-themed tour of its Louisiana History Galleries at 533 Royal Street.
Rites, Rituals and Revelry: The History of Mardi Gras in New Orleans
a special themed tour of THNOC 's Louisiana History Galleries
Tuesday-Sunday, through-February 24, 2017
Tours will be offered daily at 11 a.m.
*Please note THNOC will be closed Saturday, February 25-Tuesday, February 28, 2017.
Admission is $5, free for THNOC members.
Each tour lasts approximately one hour.
THNOC's Louisiana History Galleries use items from the institution's vast permanent holdings to explore the evolution of Louisiana from its precolonial days to the present. These galleries are typically open for self-guided tours, but for "Rites, Rituals and Revelry: The History of Mardi Gras in New Orleans," THNOC's docents will lead visitors on a journey through time to discover the city's Carnival traditions. The tour begins with celebrations during the French and Spanish colonial periods and in the early days of statehood and continues through the development of parading krewes, like Comus and Rex, to the arrival of Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs and Mardi Gras Indians, and concludes with today's popular superkrewes.
THNOC will begin offering "Rites, Rituals and Revelry" tours on Friday, January 6, the first official day of the Carnival season. Each tour lasts approximately one hour and is available at 11 a.m. Tuesday-Sunday, until February 24. Admission is $5 or free for THNOC members. Free self-guided tours of THNOC's Louisiana History Galleries are available Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
533 Royal Street * New Orleans, LA 70130
504-523-4662 Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 - 4:30
Royal Street Complex also open on Sunday 10:30 - 4:30
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1204 Decatur Street
New Orleans LA, 70116 
Phone:  504.525.0200 

Open: Wed - Sun 
Dinner Served: 7p -11p 
 
Palm Court Jazz Cafe'
1204 Decatur St
504-525-0200
Dining & Live Traditional Jazz
7p-11p
Kathy Edegran


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Hours

Monday-Friday:  10am - 7pm                                                                                           
Saturday-Sunday: 8am - 5pm
                                                                              
8301 Olive Street
New Orleans, LA 70118

Cash, Credit, Debit, EBT, or Check 

Have a question? Call us! (504) 483-7037

Remember: everything sold in our market is grown, raised, and produced locally!
What's in the Box?  
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LSU A Cappella Tour Kickoff
- Ensemble Performance -
February 24 at 7:30 PM
University United Methodist Church
Free Concert
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- Friday Free For All (6-8pm) David Sobiesk from Artisan joins us for a tasting of wines from Europe. This tasting is free and no reservations required.
- Saturday Happy Hours will return after mardi gras
  • 3143 Ponce De Leon St
    New Orleans, LA 70119
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WORLD RENOWNED BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES TO
APPEAR AT MARDI GRAS IN NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans, LA, February 12, 2017 - The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of 
quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, are scheduled to make several appearances in the 
area 
The eight-horse hitch will be harnessed and hitched to the famous red beer wagon at the following 
parades:
LeKrewe  d'Etat on Friday, Feb 24th,
 Krewe of Endymion on Saturday, Feb 25th,
 Krewe of Bacchus on Sunday,
Feb 26th 
 Krewe of Argus on Tuesday, Feb 28th. 
In addition, the "Gentle Giants," as they are often
referred to, will be making several "one horse" shows. The "one horse" shows are a way to bring the 
World Famous Budweiser Clydesdales up close to an audience that cannot normally see these beautiful 
animals. 
The "one horse" shows will be at the following locations:
 St. Michael's Special School in New 
Orleans,
 The Magnolia School in Jefferson,
 Children's Hospital in New Orleans,
Navy Base in 
Belle Chase.
 The 
hitch will be staying at the
 NOPD Horse Stables at the corner of Harrison and Marconi.
Please call Lou Provenzano at 504-382-1073 or jerry Peters at 504-382-1873 for more details. 

Krewe of Athena. 7:30 p.m. Metairie.
Following Excalibur in Metairie will be the third parade of the Krewe of Athena, which promises 300 members aboard 19 floats with the theme "Athena Salutes the FabOWLous Festivals of Louisiana." Expect to catch plush owls and the club's signature throw, the fedora hat. Enjoy Athena in Metairie while you can because the club hopes to move its parade to Terrytown on the West Bank in 2018.

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In the wake of the EF-3 Tornado that struck New Orleans East in early February, we are collecting toiletries, new undergarments, bottled water, socks and gently used or new clothes for those effected by this disaster. We will bring the goods collected directly to the community on Friday, February 24, 2017 for 10:00 a.m. at the corner of Wilson Avenue and Chef Menteur Highway.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS ARE BELOW:
 
Senator Carter's Office, 3401 General DeGaulle Drive, Suite 100 in Algiers

We Dat's Chicken & Shrimp, 1407 Canal Street, Downtown

Guste Homes Resident Management Corp., 1301 Simon Bolivar Avenue, Uptown

Families Helping Families, 7240 Crowder Blvd., Suite 200 in The East
All donations must be in as soon as possible and for more information, please contact (504) 302-3682.
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Friday Night Before Mardi Gras 2017 Masquerade Ball
"Hollywood Gone Bad"
Fri., Feb. 24 | 8pm - 12am
The Cannery
3803 Toulouse St.
The 2017 Masquerade Ball brings the "best of the worst of Hollywood" to life. This year's theme encourages all things "bad" from Hollywood...bad B movies, terrible plot lines, misguided facelifts, starlets and harlots...wherever your trip down the Reckless Red Carpet may lead. Music, dancing, new culinary stations, a fabulous auction, costume contest...Enjoy it all at The Cannery in Mid-City!
Click here to purchase tickets for HOLLYWOOD GONE BAD and get ready for 4 hours of wild fun on the FNBMG Runway!
http://www.fridaynightbeforemardigras.com/
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February 24 
Krewe of Bosom Buddies Parade 
Dressed in colorful tu-tu's and hats, this fun parade marches through the French Quarter the Friday before Mardi Gras. In addition to its theme-related medallions and other throws, this krewe's prized throw is a hand-decorated bra!  
409 Bourbon from 11 -4.  

We start at 11:15 with toasts and costume unveiling on the corner of Bourbon and St Louis.  We walk to St Ann, Royal, Bienville and end at Bourbon and Conti.  Before then we watch the greasing of the poles with Café Beignet as our gathering point.  
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Parking Instructions and Traffic Restrictions in Advance of 2017 Mardi Gras Celebrations
NEW ORLEANS - Today, the City of New Orleans issued parking instructions and reminders in advance of Mardi Gras celebrations in the French Quarter and the Krewe of Endymion parade this upcoming weekend. The City encourages the public to be patient and prepared for heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the specified areas and to make transportation arrangements accordingly.
 
FRENCH QUARTER REMINDERS
A large portion of the French Quarter will be closed to vehicular traffic and on-street parking during the upcoming Mardi Gras celebrations and anticipated large crowds.

Beginning Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at 5 p.m. and continuing until Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at 6 a.m., no on-street parking or vehicular traffic into the French Quarter is allowed in the area between Iberville and Dumaine Streets and between North Rampart and Decatur Streets, except those vehicles issued Vieux Carré resident permits. Vieux Carré resident permits should be displayed on vehicle dashboards so they are clearly visible to police officers staffing barricades. Vehicles in violation are subject to a $75 fine and seizure ($161.25 tow fee).

For additional information on parking enforcement, residents may call:
  • Department of Public Works (Parking enforcement and information): (504) 658-8100 (answered 24 hours)
  • Pay and release of parking boot: (504) 599-5652
  • Information on towed vehicles: (504) 658-8284
  • Information on ticket/tow appeals hearings: (504) 658-8250
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Royal Sonesta

Royal Sonesta New Orleans' 47th 'Greasing Of The Poles

Royal Sonesta New Orleans will host its annual "Greasing of the Poles" on Friday, Feb. 24, at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to gather at the main entrance of the recently renovated hotel at 300 Bourbon St. to view the Mardi Gras spectacle.

All invited and encouraged to come decked out in shining and shimmering golden costumes or attire. This year, WGNO ABC 26's Kenny Lopez will serve as master of ceremonies.

  This year's festivities will include appearances by the kings and royal characters from the Krewe of Zulu and the Krewe of NOMTOC, plus other special guests. Leroy Jones and the Original Hurricane Brass Band will entertain the revelers with performances of Carnival classics during the show, while New Orleans' original all-female marching group The Pussyfooters will deliver one of its signature special performances. Representatives from the New Orleans Saints including an NFL player, mascots Gumbo and Sir Saint and members of the Saintsations will also be in attendance.
         Greasing the landmark hotel's poles will be a cultural cross selection of contestants representing the distinctive character of New Orleans, hotel reps said. Fleurty Girl founder and 2016 People's Choice winning greaser Lauren Leblanc Haydel, Chef and Partner of Coquette Kristen Essig, Hillary Lowry of the Oui Dats de la Nouvelle-Orléans Mardi Gras krewe, and choreographer for the Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale, Tamika Jett, will go head to head for the namesake task, each vying for the first-place title based on the judging panel's scores. Contestants will also have the chance to win the coveted "People's Choice" award, based on crowd participation, response and applause.
         Celebrity judges for this year's event are NCIS New Orleans Producer Joseph Zolfo; renowned Cajun fiddle player, singer and actress Amanda Shaw; plus New Orleans' premier burlesque dancer and producer of four New Orleans-based shows Trixie Minx, the 2016 1 st place greaser. Joining them will be Ignatius DeSandro, a Vietnam War Veteran representing the We Heart Veterans non-profit organization. As part of its corporate 'Culture of Caring', Royal Sonesta is proud to partner with We Heart Veterans to support its core mission of caring for aging veterans and their widows throughout the nation.

 "Greasing of the Poles" is free and open to the public.
         For prime viewing, spectators should plan to arrive early

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Frank Stansbury will be a guest on the
 Tim McNally S how
3pm Every Friday
Talking about the Weekend's Events


Tim McNally
Host, The Dine, Wine and Spirits Show
Every weekday, 3-5 p.m.
WGSO 990AM
Wgso.com
 
Wine and Spirits Editor
and monthly Feature Writer
New Orleans Magazine
 
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The Krewe of Lafcadio  represents the city's culinary heritage and restaurant culture.
This year, chefs Leah Chase and John Folse reign as queen and king. They'll lead a pair of brass bands and 100 or so costumed marching members through the French Quarter.


"In our view, Mardi Gras is about celebrating what's great about this city and the food is a major part of that," said John Kelly, the local computer scientist who formed the Krewe of Lafcadio in 2012 and serves as its captain. "You celebrate the food by celebrating the chefs."
 food-themed costumes, from the vegetables of the Creole "trinity" to Zapp's potato chip wrappers, and others are organized in groups like the sous chef brigade or Hostess Cupcake Brigade. As a marching parade, this one is light on beads but heavy on interaction with onlookers. Its signature throw is a wooden kitchen spoon, and along the route, you'll hear people cheering and chanting for spoons like they were Zulu coconuts.
The parade is named for Lafcadio Hearn, a writer who documented New Orleans culture in the 19th century and published a seminal Creole cookbook in 1885. 

The Krewe of Lafcadio begins at 2 p.m. on Feb. 25 at Antoine's Restaurant
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Louisiana Music Factory 
Free Concert Series Schedule
February 2017

421 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116
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FREE Rum Tastings!
Palace Café and the New Orleans Rum Society is holding monthly tastings! Tastings will be on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Black Duck Bar on the second floor of Palace Cafe.
 
CRUZAN RUM TASTING
January 25th from 5 pm - 7 pm
Cruzan Distillers Collection: Estate Diamond Light & Dark Rums, and Single Barrel

  • PALACE CAFÉ * 605 CANAL STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130 Tel: 504.523.1661 
 
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BACCHUS BASH 2017 RELEASES ALL-STAR LINEUP FOR SUNDAY'S EXTRAVAGANZA
Annual Block Party Offers Free VIP Experience for Parade-Goers of Sunday's Super Krewe
 
(New Orleans, La.) - Organizers of Bacchus Bash 2017, the popular, day-long Mardi Gras tradition that precedes the renowned Bacchus Super Krewe, today released the official schedule for this year's music entertainment. The star-studded lineup includes live music by Flow Tribe, The TopCats, Category 6, Big Sam's Funky Nation and DJ Mannie Fresh. The free block party, which annually attracts thousands of parade-goers, kicks off at noon on Sunday, February 26 at Generations Hall located at 310 Andrew Higgins Drive.
 
Main Stage Outside
  • Noon - 1 p.m.             - DJ
  • 1:00 p,m -  2:30 p.m. - Big Sam's Funky Nation
  • 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Category 6
  • 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Flow Tribe
  • 7:00 pm  -  9:00 pm   - TopCats
 
Bacchus Bash always takes place the Sunday before Fat Tuesday, and it is an indoor/outdoor party that showcases several stages, some of the city's best local music and great drink specials. This year's Bacchus Bash also features DJ Scene, DJ Wixx and DJ TAF. The Ugly Dog Saloon will provide several tasty food options.

The block party is free and open to the public. VIP tickets are available for $75 each at metronightclubneworleans.com
and include a premium open bar, access to the outdoor grandstand and private rooms and bathrooms inside.     

 
MEDIA CONTACT
Steve Schulkens | 504.401.6990 | [email protected]

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Some Like It Hot! is a New Orleans Dixieland Jazz Band 
formed from a love of traditional jazz playing the Jazz Brunch 
Every Sunday from 11am - 2 pm 
Enjoy Mimosa's & a delicious brunch! No Cover Charge.
BUFFA'S
1001 Esplanade Ave, NOLA (enter Buffa's Back Room on Burgundy Street).

I want to remind you that Buffa's Never has a Cover Charge 
and they feature about 15 bands performing every week 

Plus the Restaurant is open 24/7 serving good food! 

Some Like It Hot Band
 
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Lundi Gras on the Mississippi
Join us in celebrating the 31st Annual Lundi Gras on the Mississippi on Spanish Plaza Monday, February 27, 2017, 
12PM - 6:30PM!
 This event is open to the public and will feature live music, local food and drink vendors, fireworks over the river and the official arrival of Rex, King of Carnival.
 This year's Lundi Gras schedule is as follows:
12:15PM - King James & the Special Men
2:15PM - Big Sam's Funky Nation featuring Big Chief Monk Boudreaux
4:15PM - Cowboy Mouth
6:00PM - Arrival of Rex, King of Carnival
 
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WYES-TV To Broadcast 2017 Rex Ball, Meeting Of The Court For 21st Time
Peggy Scott Laborde
NEW ORLEANS -WYES-TV/Channel 12, New Orleans' local PBS member station, will broadcast live one of the highlights of the Carnival season - the 2017 Rex Ball and the Meeting of the Courts of Rex and Comus on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. The broadcast will repeat immediately after the initial airing.
         For those not in WYES' viewing area, the 2017 Rex Ball will be streamed live at www.wyes.org and on WYES' YouTube Channel (search 'WYES on demand'). Viewers in the Baton Rouge area can watch it live on LPB3 at 7:30 p.m.
         Host Peggy Scott Laborde along with Carnival historian Errol Laborde will provide coverage of the ball live from the Sheraton and Marriott Hotels in downtown New Orleans.
         Viewers will witness the pageantry of the balls and the historic Meeting of the Courts, which has taken place since 1882, plus hear from past and present Carnival royalty including this year's Carnival's King and Queen and Comus' Queen. Additional video features include a brief history of Carnival 50 and 100 years ago.
         Coordinating producer for the production is Barbara Sillery. Will Morrow is the director. Larry Roussarie is editor. Executive producers are Peggy Scott Laborde and Jim Moriarty
 
 
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Wednesdays are free thanks to The Helis Foundation. Join us!

Free Wednesdays at the New Orleans Museum of Art
Where: New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
When: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Who: Everyone welcome, free admission is for Louisiana residents
How: Just show up
Free admission on Wednesdays for Louisiana residents sponsored by the Helis Foundation
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March

Tuesday, March 7, 7:00p
UNO Musical Excursions. Mexxore St. Qt. PAC Recital Hall.

Sunday, March 12, 3:00p
Musical Arts Society of NO. Richard Dowling. "Great Scott". Music of Scott Joplin. Le Petit Theatre.

Monday, March 20, 8:00p
Friends of Music.  Akademie fur Alte Musik Berlin. Dixon Hall.

Sunday, March 26, 4:00p 
St. Patrick's Church, 724 Camp St. Solemn Vespers.

Tuesday, March 28, 7:00p
UNO Musical Excursions. Ritz Chamber Players. PAC Recital Hall

April

Sunday, April 1, 4:00p
Loyola, Montage. Boston Brass w/ Loyola Wind Ensemble. Roussel Hall. Free.

Monday, April 2, 7:30p
Loyola, Montage.  Loyola Woodwind Ensembles Spring Concert. Nunemaker Hall. Free.

Thursday, April 6, 7:30p
Loyola, Montage. Loyola Wind Ensemble and Concert Band Concert. Roussel Hall. Free.

Monday,  April 7, 7:30p
Friends of Music. Harlem St. Qt. Roussel Hall, Loyola.

Sunday, April 20, 3:00p
St. Patrick's Church, 724 Camp St. Organ Recital. Philip Brisson.  
 
 3-15-17

The concerts will take place every Wednesday, March 15 through May 24, and Tuesday, May 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lafayette Square in downtown New Orleans (between Camp Street and St. Charles Avenue, directly across from Gallier Hall). Checkout the full 2017 line-up below!
2017 Band Line-Up
March 15 Irma Thomas, opened by Jamal Batiste Band
March 22 Amanda Shaw & The Cute Guys, opened by Daria and The Hip Drops
March 29 Marc Broussard, opened by Kristin Diable & The City
April 5 George Porter, Jr. & Runnin' Pardners, opened by RumpleSTEELSkin
April 12 Jon Cleary and co-headliner John Papa Gros Band
April 19 Big Sam's Funky Nation, opened by Naughty Professor
April 26 Flow Tribe, opened by Robin Barnes
May 2 Christian Scott aTunde Adjuag, opened by The Tipitina's Interns
May 3 Kermit Ruffins & The Barbeque Swingers and co-headliner Marcia Ball Band
May 10 PJ Morton, opened by Andrew Duhon Trio
May 17 Headliner to be announced, opened by Mia Borders
May 24 Sweet Crude and co-headliner Tank and the Bangas
*May 31 and April 7 reserved as rain dates.
  www.wednesdayatthesquare.com

 
April 6, 2017

French Quarter Festival Unveils 2017 Poster by Tony Green
 
New Orleans, LA - French Quarter Festivals, Inc. proudly unveils the 2017 French Quarter Festival poster by artist Tony Green. Each year, the festival's Merchandise Committee selects a painting that portrays the colorful, festive atmosphere of French Quarter Festival, and one that both locals and tourists will identify. Consideration is given only to local artists. To keep the festival free and open to the public, French Quarter Festival relies heavily on merchandise and poster sales, sponsorship, and beverage sales to generate its operating budget. Visit www.fqfi.org/shop
  to purchase the limited edition 2017 French Quarter Festival posters and other official festival merchandise.
 
Tony Green
Tony Green was born in Naples, Italy in 1954. His family soon moved to the United States settling in Louisiana on New Orleans' West Bank where Tony spent his childhood. After studying Fine Arts in college, Green continued to travel and study all over the world including two years in Brugge, Belgium and one year in Ghana, West Africa. In 1982, Green returned to Italy to continue painting and musical pursuits; setting up part-time residence in Venice, an annual tradition that still continues today. Green is greatly influenced by Europe's masters of painting as well as its musical traditions, including that of the gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt.
Besides his many murals that adorn the city of New Orleans and numerous posters designs, Green is also celebrated for his large New Orleans "Second Line" paintings which offer positive messages about humanity. This theme is evident in the 2017 French Quarter Festival poster, which captures the joy and beauty of the festival's opening day parade. More information about the artist can be found at www.tonygreen.net.
 
 
Editions: 2,000 Signed & Numbered Silkscreened Prints, $50
400 Signed & Numbered Artist Proofs, $65
Poster Size 22" x 30"
  For more information about French Quarter Festivals, Inc. or any of these events, call (504) 522-5730 or visit www.fqfi.org
 

April 6

The 34th Annual French Quarter Festival
presented by Chevron is April 6-9  
What's New in 2017
 
(January 24, 2017) New Orleans, LA -  French Quarter Festivals, Inc. proudly announces details about the 34th Annual French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron. The largest showcase of Louisiana music in the world will take place April 6-9, 2017. Festival-goers can expect over 60 of New Orleans' finest restaurants at 'The World's Largest Jazz Brunch,' music from over 1,700 world-class, local musicians, and over a dozen special events. French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron has been called the "one thing to do in Louisiana" by the Huffington Post and voted "Best Festival in New Orleans" by New Orleans Magazine readers.
 
What started as a neighborhood festival and 'locals' event' has grown into the largest event in Louisiana behind Mardi Gras, with an average economic impact of approximately $190 million.
More than 20 New Artists
Aaron Neville to make his festival debut on Thursday, April 6
 
French Quarter Festival organizers welcome over 20 new acts to the 2017 Festival. On Locals' Lagniappe Day, Thursday, April 6, Aaron Neville will make his debut on the riverfront Abita Beer Stage. The performance is presented by musician sponsor, AOS Interior Environments. Aaron Neville is synonymous with New Orleans, celebrated throughout the world as part of the legendary Neville Brothers and as a Grammy-winning solo artist. He has had numerous Platinum albums and Top 10 hits.  His most recent album, Apache, was released in July 2016. French Quarter Festivals, Inc. is thrilled to welcome him to the Abita Beer Stage.
 
Other debuts include: Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole, Cole Williams Band, Cupid, Messy Cookers Jazz Band, Mo'Fess, Love Evolution, Perdido Jazz Band, T'Monde, Valerie Sassyfrass, and more.
 
Jack Daniel's Stage Grows
with Four Days of Music in New Location
Live music on more than 20 stages
 
Year after year, French Quarter Festival is voted 'local favorite' while also attracting a tremendous out-of-town audience. A huge part of the appeal is that attendees get a true and authentic New Orleans experience - a broad range of Louisiana artists and a diverse variety of musical styles and genres. Since 1984, French Quarter Festival has been committed to featuring New Orleans' finest artists every day of the festival, on stages all over the French Quarter. The tradition continues in 2017 with the expansion of the Jack Daniel's Stage, which moves from Bourbon Street to JAX Brewery. The stage will have entertainment all four days of festival. Artists include: Otra, Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns, King James & The Special Men, Soul Rebels, and Corey Henry's Treme Funktet. French Quarter Festival 2017 will also bring a stage to KIPP McDonogh 15 School for the Creative Arts located at 721 St Philip Street. The stage's lineup will be released in March.
 
The GE Digital Big River Stage returns with every genre from Bounce to Rockabilly. Artists include Alex McMurray, Brass-A-Holics, Partners N Crime & The Big Easy Band featuring DJ Jubilee, and Rory Danger & the Danger Dangers. The stage, which will have music all four days of festival, has over 20 bands performing.
 
The always-popular Popeyes Brass Band Jam will bring three full days of brass bands to the Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint. Performers include Leroy Jones' Original Hurricane Brass Band, The Original Pinettes Brass Band, Red Wolf Brass Band, Storyville Stompers Brass Band, and many more.
 
Musician Sponsorship Program
Sponsors contribute over $1 million since program's inception
 
The 2017 French Quarter Festival will feature over 1,700 local artists. Festival-organizers remain committed to growing the Musician Sponsorship Program; every dollar donated goes directly to the artists. Since its inception in 2012, the initiative has raised $1 million in contributions. In 2016, over 100 individuals, foundations, and businesses signed up to support local musicians by 'adopting an artist.'  Sponsors come from all over the United States - from California to Maryland to Michigan to Washington State - to help keep French Quarter Festival free - a true community event. In 2017, AOS Interior Environments sponsors Aaron Neville, and Pan-American Life Insurance Group is underwriting all Latin and world music for a second year. Making a debut is Aloft New Orleans Downtown, sponsoring Sweet Crude and Alexis and the Samurai. The Festival is still accepting 2017 sponsorships. Contact Becca Schick, Musician Sponsorship Manager, at 504-227-3126 or [email protected] for more information.

Opening Night Gala returns to Antoine's
 
Thursday April 6, the French Quarter Festival Opening Night Gala will return to Antoine's Restaurant. Established in 1840 Antoine's is the country's oldest family-run restaurant. During the Gala, guests will enjoy the original Main Dining Room, the Mardi Gras-themed Rex, Proteus, and 12th Night Revelers rooms, the Mystery Room, 1840 Room, the Tabasco Room, and the Wine Cellar, which holds approximately 25,000 bottles when fully stocked. French Quarter Festival is the only time of the year when Antoine's allows a non-profit community organization to 'take over' - celebrating the opening of French Quarter Festival at this grand Gala event.
 
Gala guests will enjoy music by Players Ella and Louis Tribute Band, tastings by Antoine's and other festival favorites, an open bar courtesy of Abita Brewing Company and Republic Beverages, and mingling with the Merry Antoinettes. Tony Green and Gypsy Jazz will perform at the Patron Party, which takes place from 7-8:00 pm, immediately before the Gala which takes place from 8-10:30 pm. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online at www.fqfi.org or by calling 504-227-3124.  Patron tickets are $250 and Gala tickets are $155 ($175 beginning April 1). In addition to single tickets, a limited number of VIP packages are available; packages include private gala seating with dedicated waiter and wristbands for front-of-stage access at festival.
 
A Showcase of New Orleans' Finest Cuisine
In a city famous for its wealth of delicious and unique traditional food, French Quarter Festival gives attendees a taste of the best of the best at the ''The World's Largest Jazz Brunch".  More than 60 vendors feature classic New Orleans dishes as well as cuisine from the finest restaurants in the region.  A number of restaurants have been with the festival since its beginning in 1984, and have been great partners for 30 years: Antoine's, Pat O'Brien's, Trey Yuen, Tujague's, Vaucresson Sausage, Desire Oyster Bar, and Court of Two Sisters. Other festival favorites returning for 2017 include Galatoire's, Muriel's, Praline Connection, Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse, Restaurant R'evolution, Broussard's, Love at First Bite, Royal House, GW Fins, House of Blues, Jacques-Imo's, K-Paul's, Mrs. Wheat's, Lasyone's Meat Pies, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Three Muses, and more. A full list of restaurants, including new vendors for 2017, will be released in March.
 
Special Events, Programs, and Festival Extras 
  • French Quarter Festival Second-Line Kickoff Parade will take place Thursday, April 6 at 10 a.m. The parade departs from the 100 block of Bourbon Street and makes its way to Jackson Square. 
  • Let them Talk: Conversations about Louisiana Music will return to French Quarter Festival with presentations and performances at the Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint, 3rd Floor Auditorium on Saturday and Sunday at Festival (April 8 and 9). This series is free and open to the public. The complete schedule can be found online at www.fqfi.org. 
  • Dance Lessons, Battle of the Bands, Dancing at Dusk, Pirates Alley Juried Art Show, and two children's areas, including Chevron Children's Headquarters STEAM ZONE are beloved special events that all return for the 2017 French Quarter Festival.
 
 For more information about French Quarter Festivals, Inc. or any of these events, call (504) 522-5730 or visit www.fqfi.org.

April 6, 2017


2017 French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron 
Musical Lineup
 
New Orleans, LA - French Quarter Festivals, Inc. proudly announces the musical lineup for the 34th Annual French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron; a full schedule will be released in March. The event will take place April 6-9 and employ over 1,700 world class, local musicians. French Quarter Festival is the largest showcase of Louisiana music in the world.
 
 *Festival debuts
 
Thursday, April 6
Aaron Neville *
Bag of Donuts
Benny Grunch and the Bunch
Big Easy Playboys
Brass-A-Holics
Brother Tyrone & The Mindbenders
Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole *
Cha Wa
Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band
Darcy Malone and The Tangle
Dr. Michael White
Ellis Marsalis
Evan Christopher's Clarinet Road
Ingrid Lucia 
Joe Krown
John "Papa" Gros
Lena Prima and Band
Love Evolution *
Mahogany Brass Band
Mia Borders
Mo'Fess
Naughty Professor
Otra
PresHall Brass
The PorterTrio
The Whiskey Penguins
Waylon Thibodeaux Band
 
Friday, April 7
Alexis & the Samurai
Amanda Shaw
Audacity Brass Band
Banu Gibson and New Orleans Hot Jazz
Big Sam's Funky Nation
Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band
Cedryl Ballou & the Zydeco Trendsetters *
Charmaine Neville
Corey Henry's Treme Funktet
Cullen Landry and the Midnight Streetcar Band featuring Al "Carnival Time" Johnson
Cupid
Dayna Kurtz
Debauche
Fredy Omar con su Banda
G and The Swinging Three *
Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue
Gina Brown & Anutha Level
Higher Heights Band Revue featuring Zion Trinity, Raging Rebelz and Early Brooks, Jr. 
Hot Stuff featuring Becky Allen
Irma Thomas, Soul Queen of New Orleans
Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes
Kid Merv and All That Jazz
Lagniappe Brass Band
Leroy Jones' Original Hurricane Brass Band
Louisiana LeRoux *
Lynn Drury Band
MainLine
Marc Stone
Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns
Miss Sophie Lee
Monk Boudreaux and the Golden Eagles
The Nayo Jones Experience * 
New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings
Organic Trio
Panorama Jazz Band
Partners N Crime & The Big Easy Bounce Band featuring DJ Jubilee
Shannon Powell Traditional All-Star Band
Storyville Stompers Brass Band
Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots
Susan Cowsill
The Dixie Cups
The Mid-City Aces *
The Tin Men
Tonya Boyd-Cannon *
Topsy Chapman and Solid Harmony
Tuba Skinny
Washboard Rodeo *
 
Saturday, April 8
Alex McMurray
Andre Bohren
Barbara Shorts and Blue Jazz
Big Chief Bo Dollis, Jr. & the Wild Magnolias
Big Frank & Lil Frank and the Dirty Old Men *
Chris Ardoin & Nu Step
Christian Serpas & Ghost Town
Colin Lake
Dash Rip Rock
Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers
Erica Falls
Gregory Agid Quartet *
Honey Island Swamp Band
Hot Rod Lincoln
John Rankin
Kenneth Terry Jazz Band *
Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers
King James & The Special Men
Lars Edegran's New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra
Lawrence Cotton Legendary Experience
Lillian Boutté & Gumbo Zaire
Lost Bayou Ramblers
Louis Ford and His New Orleans Flairs
Messy Cookers Jazz Band *
Muevelo
Naydja CoJoe
New Orleans Classic Jazz Orchestra
New Orleans Moonshiners
New Orleans Nightcrawlers
New Orleans Swamp Donkeys
Orange Kellin's New Orleans Deluxe Orchestra
Perdido Jazz Band *
Players Ella and Louie Tribute Band
Red Wolf Brass Band
Robin Barnes
Roland Guerin
Shotgun Jazz Band
Some Like it Hot Traditional Jazz Band
Sons of Jazz Brass Band
Soul Project NOLA
Soul Rebels
Sweet Cecilia
Sweet Crude
Tank and The Bangas
Terrance "Hollywood" Taplin leads the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Thais Clark& her JAZZsters
The Asylum Chorus
The Dukes Of Dixieland
The Iguanas
The Mr. *
The New Orleans Po'Boys
The New Orleans Suspects
The Original Pinettes Brass Band
The Pfister Sisters
The Ronnie Kole Show featuring John Perkins
The Smoking Time Jazz Club
Tim Laughlin
Tom McDermott and His Jazz Hellions
Tommy Sancton's New Orleans Legacy Band
Treme Brass Band
Valerie Sassyfras *
Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters
Water Seed Music
Wayne and Same Ol' 2-Step *
 
Sunday, April 9
Anaïs St. John
Andrew Hall's Society Brass Band
Astral Project
Babineaux Sisters Band
Bamboula 2000
Bill Summers & Jazalsa
Bonerama
Bucktown All-Stars
Chance Bushman & The Ibervillianaires
Charlie Halloran and the Quality 6
Clive Wilson's New Orleans Serenaders
Cole Williams Band *
Corey Ledet
Creole String Beans
Dancing at Dusk with Tom Saunders and the Tomcats
Don Jamison Heritage School of Music
Garden District Band
Harpist Rachel Van Voorhees
James Andrews
Jeremy Davenport
Joe Cabral Thrio
John Boutté
John Mooney and Bluesiana
John Royen's New Orleans Rhythm Band
Kid Simmons Jazz Band
Kris Tokarski Band
Leif Pedersen's 1944 Big Band
Leroy Jones & New Orleans' Finest
Linnzi Zaorski
Little Freddie King
Los Po-Boy-Citos
Magnetic Ear
Mason Ruffner
The New Orleans Jazz Vipers
New Orleans Rhythm Devils
Ovi-G and the Froggies
Palmetto Bug Stompers
Paul Sanchez and the Rolling Road Show
Raw Oyster Cult
Red Hot Brass Band
Remedy
Rockin' Dopsie and the Zydeco Twisters
Rory Danger & the Danger Dangers
Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs
Soul Brass Band *
Steve Pistorius & the Southern Syncopators
Stooges Brass Band
The Friendly Travelers
The Pentones *
T'Monde *
Tony Green and Gypsy Jazz
Wanda Rouzan and A Taste of New Orleans
Washboard Chaz Blues Trio
Wendell Brunious
 
 For more information about French Quarter Festivals, Inc. or any of these events, call (504) 522-5730 or visit www.fqfi.org. 

3-14-17

 
WYES SEASON OF GOOD TASTES  

With limited seating...reservations fill fast! Be sure to head to wyes.org on Monday, November 14 to be the first to purchase your seat online. All proceeds benefit WYES, your local PBS member station. 
 
Click here for all participating restaurants, menus and refund policy. 

New this year...reservations online only!  
http://wyes.events.table8.com/
WYES KICKS OFF THE 25TH YEAR OF SEASON OF GOOD TASTES
Local Restaurants Donate Dinner to Support Local PBS Member Station WYES  

New Orleans, LA -  This season marks the the 25th year that WYES has spotlighted some of the finest local restaurants during our annual WYES SEASON OF GOOD TASTES. Guests can look forward to a delicious five or six-course meal planned by the chef with delectable wines, spirits and/or cocktails paired with each course. This season, from December through March, guests can choose from six restaurants with menus highlighting everything from Slow Roasted Peking Duck, to Chargrilled Gulf Oysters to Soupe à la Bière with leeks, potato and house-made bacon. Be sure to grab your seat at these highly coveted dinners by making your reservations online only beginning Monday, November 14 at wyes.org. 


Tuesday, March 14, 6:30 p.m.
Trinity
Chef Michael Isolani
1117 Decatur Street, New Orleans
$65

Monday, March 27, 6:30 p.m.
Compère Lapin 
Chef Nina Compton
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans
$95

RESERVATION POLICY: New this year, WYES will be taking ONLY online reservations at wyes.org through Table8, an online reservation service. Your credit card will be charged at the time your reservation(s) is made. Event reservations are transferable to another guest. If you would like your reservation(s) transferred to another name, email [email protected].  100% refund will be issued for cancellations made one week prior to the dinner.  There will be a late cancellation fee of $25 per reservation for any cancellations made after the one-week deadline. Cancellations within two days of the dinner, please consider your payment a donation to WYES. 

Jazz fest posters
The Meters

Jon Batiste
 

More Dates

FESTIVALS



2-12-16
2017 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
GREATER NEW ORLEANS.
Friday, Feb. 24
Krewe of Bosom Buddies. 11:30 a.m. French Quarter.
Krewe of Hermes. 6:00 p.m. Uptown.
Krewe d'Etat. 6:30 p.m. Uptown.
Krewe of Selene. 6:30 p.m. Slidell.
Krewe of Morpheus. 7:00 p.m. Uptown.
Krewe of Centurions. 7:00 p.m. Metairie.
Original Krewe of Orpheus. 7:00 p.m. Mandeville.

Saturday, Feb. 25
Krewe of NOMTOC. 10:45 a.m. Westbank.
Krewe of Iris. 11:00 a.m. Uptown.
Krewe of Tucks. 12:00 p.m. Uptown.
Krewe of Tchefuncte. 1:00 p.m. Madisonville.
Krewe of Endymion. 4:15 p.m. Mid-City.
Krewe of Isis. 6:30 p.m. Metairie.

Sunday, Feb. 26
Krewe of Okeanos. 11:00 a.m. Uptown.
Krewe of Mid-City. 11:45 p.m. Uptown.
Krewe of Thoth. 12:00 p.m. Uptown.
Krewe of Bacchus. 5:15 p.m. Uptown.
Saints-themed Bacchus parade will feature ringless Falcons float




Monday, Feb. 27
Krewe of Proteus. 5:15 p.m. Uptown.
Krewe of Orpheus. 6:00 p.m. Uptown.
Krewe of Pandora. 7:00 p.m. Metairie.

Tues, February 28
Krewe of Zulu. 8:00 a.m. Uptown.
Krewe of Rex. 10:00 a.m. Uptown.
Krewe of Elks Orleanians (Truck Parade). Follows Rex. Uptown.
Krewe of Cresent City (Truck Parade). Follows Elks Orleanians. Uptown.
Krewe of Argus. 10:00 a.m. Metairie.
Krewe of Jefferson (Truck Parade). Follows Argus. Metairie.
Elks Jeffersonians (Truck Parade). Follows Krewe of Jefferson. Metairie.
Krewe of Lrya. 10:00 a.m. Covington.

 
PLANTATION COUNTRY
Friday, Feb. 17
Krewe of Artemis. 7:00 p.m. Baton Rouge.

Saturday, Feb. 18
Krewe of Mystique. 2:00 p.m. Baton Rouge
Krewe of Orion. 6:30 p.m. Baton Rouge.

Sunday, Feb. 19
Mystic Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras Parade (CAAWS). 1:30 p.m. Baton Rouge.

Friday, Feb. 24
Krewe of Southdowns. 7:00 p.m. Baton Rouge.

Saturday, Feb. 25
Krewe of Spanish Town. 12:00 p.m. Baton Rouge.

Sunday, Feb. 26
Krewe of Comogo. 7:00 p.m. Plaquemine.
 
NORTH
Saturday, Feb. 18
Krewe of Centaur. 4:30 p.m. Shreveport.

Saturday, Feb. 25
Krewe of Gemini. 4:00 p.m. Shreveport.

Sunday, Feb. 26
Krewe of Highland. 1:00 p.m. Shreveport.
 
CAJUN COUNTRY
Sunday, Feb. 12
Krewe of Des Petite. 1:00 p.m. Golden Meadow.

Friday, Feb. 17
Krewe of Hercules. 6:00 p.m. Houma.

Saturday, Feb. 18
Carencro Mardi Gras Parade. 11:00 a.m. Carencro.
Le Krewe of Des T-Cajuns. 12:00 p.m. Larose.
Krewe of Tee Caillou. 12:00 p.m. Chauvin.
Krewe des Chiens Canine Parade. 2:00 p.m. Lafayette.
Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Parade. 2:00 p.m. Lake Arthur.
Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Parade. 6:30 p.m. Lafayette.
Krewe of Aquarius. 6:30 p.m. Houma.

Sunday, Feb. 19
Krewe of Versailles. 12:00 p.m. Larose.
Krewe of Hyacinthians. 12:00 p.m. Houma.
Krewe of Titans. following Hyacinthians. Houma.
Krewe of Ezana Parade. 1:00 p.m. Jeanerette.
Scott Mardi Gras Parade. 1:00 p.m. Jeanerette.
Krewe of Shaka. 1:30 p.m. Thibodaux.
Krewe of Ambrosia. 2:00 p.m. Thibodaux.

Friday, Feb. 24
Friday Night Parade. 6:30 p.m. Lafayette.
Krewe of Aphrodite. 6:30 p.m. Houma.
Krewe of Athena. 7:00 p.m. Golden Meadow.

Saturday, Feb. 25
Youngsville Parade. 11:00 a.m. Youngsville.
Baldwin Mardi Gras Parade. 12:00 p.m. Baldwin.
Krewe of Apollo. 12:00 p.m. Lockport.
Krewe of Atlantis. 12:00 p.m. Golden Meadow.
Children's Parade. 12:30 p.m. Lafayette.
Cypremort Point Boat Parade. 1:00 p.m. Cypremort Point State Park.
Krewe of Dionysius Parade. 2:00 p.m. Bayou Vista.
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park Parade. 2:00 p.m. near St. Martinville.
Jennings Mardi Gras Parade. 4:30 p.m. Jennings.
Le Krewe of Dubon Temps. 6:00 p.m. Larose.
Krewe of Bonaparte Parade. 6:30 p.m. Lafayette.
Krewe of Mardi Gras. 6:30 p.m. Houma.

Sunday, Feb. 26
Duson Mardi Gras Parade. 12:00 p.m. Duson.
Henderson Mardi Gras Parade. 12:30 p.m. Henderson.
Krewe of Cleophas. 12:30 p.m. Thibodaux.
Krewe of Terreanians. 12:30 p.m. Houma.
Krewe de St. Martin/Krewe de Chien Parade. 1:00 p.m. Breaux Bridge.
Krewe of Chronos. 1:30 p.m. Thibodaux.
Krewe of Galatea Parade. 2:00 p.m. Morgan City.
Krewe of Montegut. 2:00 p.m. Houma.
Krewe of Nereids. 6:00 p.m. Golden Meadow.

Monday, Feb. 27
Krewe of Amani Parade. 2:00 p.m. Patterson.
Queen Evangeline's Parade. 6:00 p.m. Lafayette.
Krewe of Cleopatra. 6:30 p.m. Houma.

Tuesday, Feb. 28
Half Fast Krewe of Frank's Parade. 9:00 a.m. Opelousas.
King Gabriel's Parade. 10:00 a.m. Lafayette.
Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade. 11:00 a.m. Jeanerette.
Krewe of Houmas. 11:00 a.m. Houma.
Krewe of Kajuns. following Houmas. Houma.
Krewe of Neptune. 12:00 p.m. Galliano.
Franklin Mardi Gras Parade. 1:00 p.m. Franklin.
Krewe of Coteau Parade. 1:00 p.m. Coteau.
Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade. 1:00 p.m. Lafayette.
Krewe of Ghana. 1:00 p.m. Thibodaux.
Krewe of Choupic. 1:00 p.m. Chackbay.
Krewe of Maasai. 2:00 p.m. Thibodaux.
KADN/KLAF Independent Parade. 2:00 p.m. Lafayette.
Krewe Chic-a-la-Pie Parade. 2:00 p.m. Kaplan.
Krewe of Hephaestus Parade. 2:00 p.m. Morgan City.
Family Affair Mardi Gras Parade. 2:00 p.m. Loreauville.
Sunset Mardi Gras Parade. 2:00 p.m. Sunset.
Carnival d'Acadie Parade. 3:00 p.m. Crowley.
Krewe of Bonne Terre. 4:00 p.m. Houma.
 
CENTRAL LOUISIANA
Wednesday, Feb. 22
LSUA Mardi Gras Parade. 12:00 p.m. Alexandria.

Saturday, Feb. 25
AMGA Annual Children's Parade. TBD. Alexandria.

Sunday, Feb. 26
AMGA Annual Krewes Parade. TBD. Alexandria.


3-6-17

Nix Library will reopen to the public beginning Monday, March 6, at 10am.
The extensive five-month project consisted of many facility repairs and upgrades, which include:
  • A new floor plan design
  • New paint
  • Plaster repair
  • 5 additional public computers, for a total of 11
  • A New self-checkout machine
  • New furniture and shelving
  • A New water fountain
  • New staff work area
  • Plumbing and electrical work
  • Floor replacement
  • New hardscaping
  • New Lighting
The Library hours will remain unchanged from before the renovation:
Monday through Thursday from 10am - 8pm
Friday and Saturday from 10am - 5pm




3-11-17
NEW ORLEANS - Bobby Beathard, former Washington Redskins General Manager, along with former Tulane Head Coach Tommy Bowden, Prep Coach Hank Tierney, and Larry Holder, award winning sports journalist for the Times-Picayune and NOLA.com, will be honored for their contributions to football by The Touchdown Club of New Orleans at a banquet on March 11, 2017 at The Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier Street in New Orleans. Additionally, Doug & Denise Thornton will be recognized for their continued dedication to ensure the return of the city of New Orleans with the tireless work to reopen the Superdome as well as establishing "Beacon of Hope".
Lyons Yellin, WWL-TV Sports reporter/anchor, will serve as Master of Ceremonies.
Tickets are available by calling The Touchdown Club at (504) 242-4545, by mail at  [email protected] or a visit to our website,  www.tdcno.com and clicking on the link on our home page.
The Club will present Bobby Beathard with the 27th annual Pete Rozelle Award, given each year to the person who has made outstanding contributions to professional football and the National Football League. Beathard is retired from a long career with the NFL starting with the Kansas City Chiefs in 1966 and ending with the San Diego Chargers in 1994. During his tenure as Washington Redskins G.M. (1978-1988) the team made three super bowl appearances resulting in two championships.
Collegiate Award Recipient, Coach Tommy Bowden, with 32 years collegiate coaching, is one of college's most recognizable coaches. After an assistant coaching career from 1977-1997, Coach Bowden became the Head Coach of Tulane where he led the Green Wave to an undefeated season in 1998. He then became Head Coach of the Clemson Tigers from 1999 to 2008.
The Prep Award goes to Coach Hank Tierney with a 40-year career as a Louisiana high school football coach. He compiled a 271-96 record and won a state championship at Archbishop Shaw in 1987. Currently, he is the Head Coach at Ponchatoula High School.
The Roesler Media Award will be presented to Mr. Larry Holder, The Saint's/NFL journalist for NOLA.com/Times Picayune. He joined the staff as a beat writer in July 2012, however, he began covering the Saints in 2006.
The Touchdown Club Board of Directors Award will be presented to Doug and Denise Thornton. This award is a recognition of community minded individuals that have made a positive difference in New Orleans Area.





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