NATIONAL CAKE DAY

On November 26th, National Cake Day delivers a scrumptious treat for everyone to enjoy! Slide over pie, this day cake takes center stage as the dessert of choice. On most birthdays, the cake is topped with candles no matter their age. Showers, weddings, retirements and anniversaries, cake serves up a slice or two. Add ice cream, and you have America's top favorite desserts in the same dish!

Whether it's a shapely bundt cake (celebrated on November 15) or the less curvaceous sheet cake, these sweet layered, frosting-covered, or fondant-decorated works of art scream celebration! Made from scratch, a box or picked up from the bakery, a cake sends a sweet message. They also come in many combinations and flavors, too. 

No one can know how many. There are countless cake recipes. Some are even bread-like, others rich and elaborate, and many still are centuries old. Of Viking origin, the word cake is derived from Old Norse "kaka." At that time, a cake's texture was more like gingerbread due to the availability of refined ingredients. 

Cakes typically contain a combination of flour, sugar, eggs, and butter or oil. Additionally, some variety of liquid, such as milk or water, creates a batter. A leavening agent such as yeast or baking powder helps the cake rise. Flavorful ingredients are often added, for example, chopped nuts, fresh, candied or dried fruit, fruit purees, or extracts. Though we commonly think of cake with frosting or icing, many cakes can be enjoyed with just fruit or other toppings. 

BARKSGIVING: PROVIDE SHELTER FOR A HOMELESS ANIMAL THIS HOLIDAY

Our shelter has very limited hours Thursday - Sunday of the Thanksgiving holiday. Our Barksgiving Foster Event invites you to temporarily foster a shelter dog or cat and give them the love and comfort they deserve this Thanksgiving.

🦃 Simply show up on the pick up day of your choice. We will have staff and volunteers ready to show you around to find the perfect Thanksgiving guest for your family!

🦃 Pick up will be Monday, November 25th or Tuesday, November 26th

🦃 Return the animal Saturday, November 30th or Monday, December 2nd

🦃 All supplies including food, toys, litter, kennels, etc. can be provided! If you do have a kennel, please bring it with you as our supplies are limited.

With your help, we can ensure no pet has to spend this Thanksgiving holiday in a shelter!! Please foster a shelter pet!!

Northshore Humane Society | 20384 Harrison Avenue | Covington, LA 70433 US

Coldest air of the season on the way. Temperatures will be colder starting Friday and lasting well into the first week of December. Monday morning brings a widespread freeze across the south. In Southeast Louisiana a freeze doesn't look as likely unless you’re north of I-12.

From the NOAA

Here's the forecast on Thanksgiving Day through the weekend: 

New Orleans

Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with daytime highs near 75 degrees and overnight lows in the upper 40s. Wind gusts could be as high as 25 mph at night.

Friday: Sunny, with highs near 58 degrees and lows in the upper 40s.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 60s. A slight chance of showers at night, with lows around 50.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with daytime highs near 60 degrees.

Here are Ian McNulty's 8 picks for the best gumbo in New Orleans, from takeout to upscale

BY IAN MCNULTY

Chicken and andouille gumbo in the classic style at Brigtsen's Restaurant in New Orleans. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

There is weather you feel in your bones and there is weather you feel in your appetite. In New Orleans, this means gumbo weather and the forecasts are giving us a taste of it at long last.

So, as tall boots and thick sweaters are being pulled from their long reverse-season hibernation, cravings are turning to the gumbo pot.

Louisiana people have strong opinions on the matter of gumbo, but the truth is there is no single greatest gumbo (well, except for your mother’s, of course, but we’re talking publicly available gumbo). There are different styles and each get to the heart of gumbo in their own ways.

That’s why I’m arranging my top gumbo picks today by category.

Creole gumbo

Creole gumbo is the most distinctly New Orleans of all gumbos. The keys are a mix of meat and seafood (“kitchen sink” style) and a roux that is substantial but still wet and slurp-able.

This style is enshrined at Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe (1500 Esplanade Ave., 504-569-8997), where the Baquet family gumbo is earthy-dark, restorative and teeming with ham hunks and sweet shrimp, hot sausage and quartered crabs. The satisfaction resonates deep and consistent. This is all packed to go these days, whether you dine in or not.

Chicken and andouille gumbo

This is spoon-sticking gumbo. It is right at home in New Orleans, but it will always take me to the Louisiana countryside, evoking the aroma of rural Cajun smokehouses puffing away and the smolder of cane fields being burned clear for the season.

The peak is the chicken and andouille version at Brigtsen's (723 Dante St., 504-861-7610). If there was a Pantone color for roux, this would be it. It's as burnished and brown as an aged whiskey barrel, and the flavor is just as layered.

Seafood gumbo

As Brigtsen’s shows, going upscale doesn't mean leaving down-home behind with gumbo.

Another example is my top seafood gumbo, found at Pêche Seafood Grill (800 Magazine St., 504-522-1744). It comes through in the roux, deeply flavored with oysters and shrimp steeped in the essence of crab and the flavor of bayou country.

One of a kind gumbo

Some gumbos have carved out their own niche, not through any flights of fancy from the template, but with distinctive style points that make them stand out.

That’s the gumbo the late Billy Gruber established as the house standard at Liuzza’s by the Track (1518 N. Lopez St., 504-943-8667). There’s deep flavor in its rusty-red, pepper-speckled roux, while sauteed shrimp is added just before service, keeping it firm and taut with a fresh pop.

In a 2006 interview with the Southern Foodways Alliance, Gruber credited this gumbo recipe to his mother’s family, who hailed from Chacahoula, a dot on the map on the edge of Terrebonne Parish swamps. That’s why we get a taste of this deep bayou country flavor in the city.

New gumbo (or new to you)

Willie Mae’s is famous for fried chicken. Its gumbo is new to the rotation but it deserves acclaim too.

Willie Mae’s NOLA (898 Baronne St., 504-354-8194) is the new, modern outpost from the family behind Willie Mae’s Scotch House (the Treme restaurant that is still closed from a fire, but is slated to return in 2025). This gumbo has long been in the repertoire of next-generation proprietor Kerry Seaton-Stewart, but only for catering and parties.

Now it’s on the expanded menu downtown, and it’s a beauty. The roux is hearty and peppery but still light, in the Creole gumbo style, all thick with crab and shrimp and dark, dense sausage.

Even when we have our favorite gumbos codified through years of devotion, a version like this coming along shows the rewards of playing the field too.

Gumbo to go

How about a gumbo that will fit (if barely) in your car cup holder? For gumbo on the go, and often slurped in the driver’s seat, I head to the hot bar at Orchid Seafood (1125 N. Broad St., 504-482-9092). You get a foam quart for just about $10 brimming with a light brown roux packed with shredded chicken, shrimp and sausage, turning gumbo into street food.

Gumbo to ship

Many restaurants started shipping their specialties during the pandemic, a survival tactic that has proven popular enough to last as things have gotten closer to "normal."

As a result, two very different gumbos from New Orleans landmark restaurants are available to order from anywhere in country.

Dooky Chase’s Restaurant ships its masterful Creole gumbo in two-quart portions, with a mix of crab, shrimp, chicken, sausage, ham and veal.

The Creole gumbo at Dooky Chase's Restaurant is a mix of seafood and different meats for a distinctly comforting flavor. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

Commander’s Palace also ships its gumbos, both the seafood and the chicken and andouille versions (and its turtle soup, too), also in two-quart portions. Locally you can order and pick up frozen quarts of these gumbos at the Commander's Palace kid-sister cafe Le Petit Bleu next door. 

National shipping (both restaurants use the service Goldbelly) can make these gumbos pricey propositions, at $90 each. But I can attest that when sent as gifts, these gumbos find gratitude when they land in areas bereft of this kind of flavor.

Ranked Wave

lackadaisical /lak-uh-dey-zi-kuhl/

Definition: lacking enthusiasm or effort; lazy and careless

Origin: The word "lackadaisical" originated from the phrase "alack a day," which was a common expression of sorrow or regret in the 1700s. The phrase evolved into "lackadaisy" in the 1800s, meaning a person who is idle or lazy. The word "lackadaisical" eventually emerged in the late 1800s, combining "lackadaisy" and "lackadaisical" to mean lacking enthusiasm and effort.

Example: My boss was annoyed with my lackadaisical approach to the project, as I had not put in the necessary effort to complete it on time.

Unenthusiastic is a synonym for lackadaisical, and it means lacking energy or excitement. Both words describe a lack of enthusiasm or effort in someone's actions or behavior. Unenthusiastic can refer to someone who is not excited or passionate about something, while lackadaisical often implies a careless or lazy attitude. Both words can be used to describe someone who is not putting in enough effort or attention to a task. In short, unenthusiastic is a close synonym for lackadaisical, and they can be used interchangeably in many contexts.

Rodrigue:

Before the Blue Dog

A new Louisiana State Museum exhibition Rodrigue: Before the Blue Dog, opens at the Cabildo .

This new exhibit presents more than fifty of Rodrigue's unique paintings alongside Louisiana State Museum artifacts related to Cajun culture. 

Friends,

This Tuesday, Chief Judge Terry Doughty, USDC, WD of LA, will receive the inaugural Frederick Douglass Freedom of Speech Award from the Home Defense Foundation.

You are invited to join us for this award ceremony. The doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the event will begin at Noon on Tuesday, November 26.  

This special presentation will be held at Porter & Luke’s Restaurant, 1517 Metairie Road, Metairie. Lunch is $30, plus tax/tip, and payable to the restaurant.

For more information or to make reservations, contact me at jcrouere@gmail.com.

Sincerely Yours, Jeff Crouere 

The Merry Antoinettes

Ritz Carlton Christmas Ribbon Cutting

today 11am - 12 noon

The City of Covington's 12 Days of Christmas walking tour is up and ready to go! Grab the family or a friend and get your Christmas jogging jingle onor get in the car and make it a Christmas cruise

We love seeing horses in the paddock again November 22 is opening day! Doors open at 12, first race is at 12:45

LSU Women's Basketball

NASSAU, Bahamas – No. 7 LSU (7-0) trailed Washington (6-2) for nearly 35 minutes, but Kailyn Gilbert’s scooping, left-handed layup with a second left propelled the Tigers past the Huskies, 68-67, to give them a win in their first of two games at the Pink Flamingo Championship.

Washington led in the second half by as many as 12 and in the fourth quarter by as many as 6. LSU trailed Washington by one point and defensive pressure forced a dead-ball turnover, giving LSU 20 seconds to try to win after not holding the lead since early in the first quarter. Last-Tear Poa delivered an errant pass on the ensuing play to Flau’Jae Johnson who saved the ball from going into the backcourt for a violation. Johnson’s save made its way to Gilbert who got the loose ball on the right wing with roughly six seconds remaining. She sliced through the lane, gathering through two Washington defenders towards the left block. Her lefty layup spun around and stopped on the rim before dropping through the bucket with one second remaining. Washington called a timeout and Gilbert stole the ball on the inbound pass to prevent the Huskies from having a chance to win the game.

“That was not a clean possession where we could really get something and be settled,” Coach Kim Mulkey said. “KG, loose ball on the floor, gets it with 6.1 seconds left and did what ballers do. You just duck your head and you go in there and make something happen.”

NC State defeated Southern on Monday to set up the Pink Flamingo Championship game. The Tigers and Wolfpack will face each other on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. CT in the championship game on FloCollege.

Overall

7 - 0

2024-25 Schedule Overall: 6-0 | SEC: 0-0 Home: 6-0 | Away: 0-0 | Neutral: 0-0 DATE OPPONENT TV TIME/RESULT 11/4 Eastern Kentucky SECN+ W, 95-44 11/8 Northwestern St. SECN+ W, 95-36 11/12 Charleston Southern SECN+ W, 117-44 11/15 Murray State SECN+ W, 74-60 11/18 Troy SECN+ W, 98-59 11/20 Tulane SECN+ W, 85-74 11/25 Washington (1) FloCollege 12:30 p.m. 11/27 NC State/Southern(1) FloCollege TBA 12/1 NC Central SECN+ 2:00 p.m. 12/5 Stanford (2) ESPN2 8:00 p.m. 12/8 Grambling State (3) TBA 12/15 ULL SECN+ 2:00 p.m

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Nov 25

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Washington

Nassau, Bahamas (Baha Mar Convention Center)

12:30 pm CT

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Wed.

Nov 27

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NC State or Southern

Nassau, Bahamas (Baha Mar Convention Center)

TBA

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Dec 1

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Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

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Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

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Dec 8

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Bossier City, La. (Brookshire Grocery Arena)

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UL-Lafayette

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

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CAESARS NEW ORLEANS IS GEARING UP FOR SUPERBOWL 2025! JOIN US AT OUR HIRING EVENT ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26!

Caesars New Orleans invites friendly, enthusiastic job seekers to attend our upcoming Hiring Event on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Dozens of employment opportunities are available across the casino, hotel, and restaurants.

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EVENT TIME & LOCATION:

1PM-2PM at Harrah's Hotel, 2nd Floor Vieux Carre Ballroom, 228 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA

PARKING: FREE Parking for attendees at the Caesars Self-Park Garage. Bring your ticket in for validation.

Click the link for more details. Apply via www.caesarscareers.com

We're pleased to announce that Kid Cafe', a free after-school meal program for youth- ages 18 and under, is now underway. In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, No Kid Hungry, and Share Our Strength, the program ensures that low-income children at afterschool program sites across New Orleans have access to nutritious meals during the school year. Kid Cafe' meals are available Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at multiple NORD rec centers. For more information, call us at 504-658-3052.

Celebrate the holiday season at our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26th. Gather with your loved ones and watch our tree come to life on Spanish Plaza! Check back for more information about activities and vendors as we get closer to November 26th.

(504) 895-9323

glenn@charliessteakhousenola.com

4510 Dryades St, New Orleans, LA, 70115

What is the proper name for a ghost?

The deliberate attempt to contact the spirit of a deceased person is known as necromancy, or in spiritism as a séance. Other terms associated with it are apparition, haunt, haint, phantom, poltergeist, shade, specter, spirit, spook, wraith, demon, and ghoul.

• 6711 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana

(504) 733-2248

At the beginning of the 20th century, firefighters used bicycles to patrol the city and respond to fires before they could spread. These specialized bicycles were equipped with a hose, a lance beak, a crowbar holster, an ax, a siren, a helmet, and a carbine light. The bicycles were manufactured by Birmingham Small Arms in Great Britain and featured wooden knobs, pedals, and a front-wheel brake.

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Military Bicycle with spring wheels from the 1900's

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The first Ruth's Chris Steak House in New Orleans in 1976

Taco Tuesday just leveled up at Los Jefes Grill! Come join us tomorrow for unbeatable deals:

🔥 $3 Tacos – including our award-winning Top Taco favorites like Chicharrones, Barbacoa, and Certified Angus Beef!

🍹 2-in-1 Margarita Shakers for double the fun!

🥃 2-for-1 Shots to keep the good times rolling.

🎵 Live DJ starting at 6 PM – bringing the vibes you won't want to miss!

Bring your friends and let's make this the best Taco Tuesday yet. See you at Los Jefes!

Cheers,Los Jefes Grill Team 🌮🍹

Sala NOLA

Warm up this Fall with a mid-week treat — 8oz Filet Mignon, House Salad, and West End Mashed Potatoes, every Wednesday for $35!

Reserve now on Resy:

• 124 Lake Marina Ave., New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 513-2670

 The Basin Lakeview

152 W Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70124

Duration: 5 hr 45 min

Public 

Join us for the best steaks in town! Our cast iron seared 8oz filet includes a garden salad and your choice of:

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes

Creamed Spinach

Green Beans with Bacon

French Bread Medallions

Upgrade to the Caribbean Surf n Turf: a lobster tail and 8oz filet combo with salad, garlic mashed potatoes, and creamy spinach.

Enjoy half off wine bottles every Wednesday from 6pm to midnight!

Dine-in only

Nov 2024

Wed, Nov 27

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Dec 2024

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6:00 PM - 11:45 PM

University of New Orleans | Music Department 2000 Lakeshore Drive | New Orleans, LA 70148 US

Spend Thanksgiving night with nationally ranked Green Wave Football as they chase another AAC Championship against Memphis! Tickets start at just $10! #RollWave

Bayou Classic

Get ready for the Annual Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day Parade! Join us on Thursday, November 28th at 3 PM in downtown New Orleans as we kick off the holiday spirit with music, floats, and excitement! Starting at the Caesars Superdome and winding through downtown, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss! See you there!

COME IN FOR 

WINE DOWN

FRIDAY

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Wine Down Friday with one of the largest wine selections in the city.

With one of the largest selection of wines in the Greater New Orleans area, Langenstein's and Prytania Wine & Spirits has WINE DOWN FRIDAY.

Wine Down Friday is a weekly 10% discount on all bottles of wine purchased every Friday.

So join us every Friday to "Wine Down!"

The Wine Down Friday discount is limited to wine in stock at our three Langenstein's locations in Uptown, Old Metairie, River Ridge...and every Friday at Prytania Wine & Spirits too!

UPTOWN

1330 Arabella Street, New Orleans, LA 70115

Phone: (504) 899-9283 | Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Sun: 8:00am to 6:00pm

Breakfast served Daily: 7:00am to 10:00am

Lunch & Dinner on our Hot Bar Daily: 11:00am to 6:00pm (Closes at 5 pm on Sunday)

OLD METAIRIE

800 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70005

Phone: (504) 831-6682 | Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 8:00pm

Sun: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Breakfast served Daily: 7:00am to 10:00am

Lunch & Dinner on our Hot Bar Daily: 11:00am to 6:00pm (Closes at 5 pm on Sunday)

RIVER RIDGE

122 Sauve Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123

Phone: (504) 739-1000 | Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 8:00pm

Sun: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Breakfast served Daily: 7:00am to 10:00am

Lunch & Dinner on our Hot Bar Daily: 11:00am to 6:00pm (Closes at 5 pm on Sunday)

PRYTANIA WINE & SPIRITS

1300 Arabella St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Phone: (504) 891-0448 |

Mon-Sat: 10:00am to 7:00pm

Sun: Closed

Free wine tastings every Friday.

FACEBOOK: @PrytaniaWineandSpirits

INSTAGRAM: @prytaniawineandspirits

LSU

Fri.

Nov 29

vs.

Northwestern State

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

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Tue.

Dec 3

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Florida State

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

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Sun.

Dec 8

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Florida Gulf Coast

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

2:00 pm CT

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Sat.

Dec 14

vs.

SMU

Frisco, Texas (Comerica Center)

3:00 pm CT

Comedy House New Orleans

THE BEST COMEDY SHOW EVERY FRIDAY!

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs with the BEST stand-up comedy in New Orleans every Friday! Tickets are selling fast – grab yours now before they're gone!

Don't miss out on the funniest night in town!

Comedy House New Orleans

Saturday nights just got a lot funnier!

Join us in the heart of NOLA’s Arts District for Super Standup Saturday, featuring top local talent and visiting comics seen on Netflix, MTV, and more. Don’t miss out!

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

Saturday Billie Holiday Jazz Matinee at Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge

This November, step back in time and immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of jazz legends Billie Holiday and Lester Young. Join us each Saturday for heartfelt tributes by the incredible Mikhala “Jazz Muffin” Iversen and the Gerald French Band. Enjoy a guided tour of the historic Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge and savor delectable bites that celebrate New Orleans flavor. Don’t miss this chance to honor jazz royalty in the heart of the city! For dates and more information, visit www.dewdropinnnola.com Saturday Billie Holiday Jazz Matinee at Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge

This November, step back in time and immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of jazz legends Billie Holiday and Lester Young. Join us each Saturday for heartfelt tributes by the incredible Mikhala “Jazz Muffin” Iversen and the Gerald French Band. Enjoy a guided tour of the historic Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge and savor delectable bites that celebrate New Orleans flavor. Don’t miss this chance to honor jazz royalty in the heart of the city! For dates and more information, visit www.dewdropinnnola.com

Join us at the city of Kenner's Magical Christmas Village, where you can enjoy lights, snow, music, food, arts, crafts, and a special appearance from Santa Claus himself. Don't miss out on exciting vendors and entertainment!

• Admission: Free
• Location: Heritage Park in Rivertown, located at 2015 Fourth Street
• Date: This event is open to the public every day in December from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. 

Vendors and entertainment will be present every Friday & Saturday. 

Be part of the exciting opening night at Christmas Village for the Elvis My Way concert featuring Brandon Bennett on Sunday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m. Arrive early to catch the festive tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. 

In Person Classes in New Orleans

Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

"Shimmer" Bellydance Basics

For all levels. Ongoing

$60 per month or $18 drop in.

10 classes, used within 10 wk., $120

At: "The Movement Collective"

3921 St. Claude Ave, (Bywater)

New Orleans

 Tamalyn Dallal

Movement Collective - New Orleans

Public 

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Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

Come and dance...

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

$18 per class, $60 per month

10 classes for $120

www.tamalyndallal.net

Parran's Po-Boys of Kenner

Hungry? Red Beans and Rice Monday.

Kenner

2321 W Esplanade Ave 504-305-6422

Metairie

3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd 504-885-3416

Open 11-7:30 pm

Comedy House New Orleans

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

CHNO ( Comedy house New Orleans)

609-610 Fulton St

New Orleans, LA 70130

Mon,December 2

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

(Entry at 7:30 pm)

The Open Mic From Hell is the most unique night of comedy in New Orleans.

Everything about the show is chaotic and unpredictable in the most beautifully hilarious way. 

The list of performers? A total mystery. 

The jokes they’ll tell? Nobody knows, not even them. 

How does it work? Comedians sign-up on the list an hour before showtime. At least 13 names get pulled out of the bucket. 

When a name gets pulled they come on stage and make a choice - do they do an entirely new set based on words from the audience, or a special challenge set. 

Past challenges have had comics doing their set outside on the street, with noise canceling headphones on, and with a designated heckler in the crowd. We are always adding new, improved, and ridiculous challenges to the show. 

The Bluegrass Pickin' Party is an open acoustic bluegrass jam. Bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, dobro, harmonica, or singing voice to join the jam circle. Beginners welcome to come and learn traditional bluegrass music. Intermediate and advanced players welcome as well. This weekly jam is also open to anyone and everyone who'd like to come listen and enjoy the music.

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St. Louis Cathedral Concerts -December 4th + 11th + 18th + 22nd

~ December 4, 2024 - 6-7pm

John Boutte’

December 11, 2024 - 6-7pm

BeauSoleil’s Christmas Bayou

Avec Michael Doucet 

December 18, 2024 - 6-7pm

Yusa & Mahmoud Chouki

Sunday, December 22, 2024 - 5:30-6:30pm 

St. Louis Cathedral Choir and Orchestra Concert

Followed by Caroling in the Square by Patio Planters - 7pm

Jennifer Hale

Here’s the official invite for the 10th Annual Sideline Pass Holiday Toy and Gift Drive in partnership with Gayle Benson, presented by @kreweofiris!! Link for tickets in my bio!! Food, cocktails, musical entertainment, interactive Children’s Winter Wonderland experience, 21 and up lounge, silent auction, LSU Cheerleaders, Santa, Saints and Pelicans Hype Squads, multiple holiday photo experiences and athletic challenges coached by former professional athletes! Entry is $10 along with a toy/gift for children and teens in group and foster homes. Get tickets at SidelinePass.org

Merry Mandeville! Winter on the Water

A Family-Friendly Celebration Featuring a Parade, Vendors, Kids Tent, and Live Entertainment

Mandeville, LA (November 20, 2024) –  The City of Mandeville is thrilled to announce the return of the beloved Winter on the Water Parade and Festival at the picturesque Mandeville Lakefront and Trailhead on Saturday, December 7, 2024. This cherished holiday tradition promises a festive day filled with activities for all ages, creating memories that last a lifetime.

The event will kick off with the WOW Parade, welcoming Santa & Mrs. Claus to the City and showcasing beautifully decorated floats, local marching bands, and holiday characters spreading cheer along the route. Families are encouraged to arrive early and grab a spot to enjoy the spectacle and catch some of the festive throws! 

Following the parade, the festival at the Mandeville Trailhead will offer an array of holiday delights:

• Live Entertainment: Enjoy performances by Jourdan Blue of American Idol fame; Mandeville Elementary School Bell Chorus; Scenes from the Nutcracker by Arabesque Ballet Theater; and Community Caroling led by local choirs on the Trailhead stage.
• Holiday Market and Vendor Village: Stroll through a curated selection of local vendors offering handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and unique finds perfect for your holiday shopping.
• Kids Tent: A magical area filled with fun activities for the little ones, including arts and crafts; face painting; visits, letters, and pictures with Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus!
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The Winter on the Water Parade and Festival is free and open to the public, making it the perfect holiday outing for families, friends, and visitors.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
• Time: Parade 2:00 p.m., Trailhead Festival 3:00 p.m. following the parade
• Location: Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte Street
• Parade Route: Lakeshore Drive - Girod Street - to end at the Trailhead

For more information about the Winter on the Water Parade and Festival, please visit www.experiencemandeville.org or contact (985) 624-3127. Come and join us as we celebrate the magic of the season in Mandeville – we can’t wait to see you there!

We are so lucky to have the Lollipops Marching Group

bring us an amazing Christmas Parade. Catch it at the Covington Trailhead and stay for our Christmas in Covington Event!

Sip, stroll, and be merry—cause Magazine Street's Holiday Champagne Stroll is back for another year of festive fun!

Join us Saturday, December 7th from 6-9 PM and kick off the holidays with an evening of after-hours shopping! Sip FREE bubbly, stroll through the lights, and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.

Participating businesses will offer sparkling wine, light bites, exclusive sales, and HO-HO-WHOLE lot of holiday cheer. Tap here for all the holly jolly details: magazinestreet.com/event/champagne-holiday-strol

We’re excited to announce the Bridge 2 Innovation STEM Fest, a FREE event for students in grades K-12 on December 7, 2024, from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM at East St. John High School in Laplace, Louisiana.

Presented by the New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee, in partnership with STEM NOLA, and powered by Marathon Petroleum Corporation, this hands-on STEM Fest will feature more than 60 exciting STEM activities designed to inspire, engage, and ignite curiosity in the next generation of innovators.

What to Expect:

1) Hands-on STEM activities led by STEM NOLA experts.

2) Fun, interactive challenges that connect students with real-world STEM concepts.

3) Opportunities to explore STEM careers and ignite a passion for learning.

REGISTER TODAY to secure your spot! Scan the QR code below or visit registration.stemnola.com.

Louisiana Steam Train AssociationTrain Rides with Santa

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Train Ride with Santa Tickets are now on sale!

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John Doyle Memorial Christmas Parade

The Harahan Police Department is excited to announce the upcoming John Doyle Memorial Christmas Parade, set to take place in the City of Harahan on December 14, 2024, beginning at noon. This parade is named in honor of former Harahan Police Chief John Doyle (1984–2002), who founded the original City of Harahan Christmas parade.

The parade will begin at the intersection of Hord Street and Jefferson Highway, traveling westbound along Jefferson Highway, and will conclude at the intersection of Folse Street and Jefferson Highway.

Chief Lepre encourages the community to come out, enjoy this festive event, and get a chance to see Santa Claus!

If you have any questions,

please call Kathleen Lewis at 504-737-4800.

New Orleans Jazz Club 12-29

JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ... we're back this Sunday, for some great Jazz from fantastic musicians at Mo's Chalet from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. It's an open Jam Session to Trad Jazz musicians and those who love the music which is FREE and open to the public. NOTICE to musicians...all musicians are welcome to play whether you're a regular or new to the Club. Keyboards and drums are provided so bring your ax and sign in and you'll be assigned 1 of 4 sets to perform in. Mo's provides a safe and welcoming environment for an afternoon of New Orleans Jazz. Bring your family and friends to create your own Jazz party where outside food is OK with a cash bar hosted by Sandy, Metairie's finest plus join in on our 50/50 cash drawing. Become a member and be a part of New Orleans music history by supporting America's oldest Jazz Club which was started in 1948. The NOJC Jam Session's are held on the last Sunday of the month from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana 

For the fourth consecutive year, Louisiana will showcase its vibrant culture in the 2025 Tournament of Rose Parade in Pasadena, California! This year’s float, featuring a Louisiana alligator adorned with beads, a Cajun dance hall, and pots of boiled seafood, perfectly captures the essence of a “Louisiana Saturday Night.” Plus, enjoy mid-parade entertainment by rising country star Timothy Wayne!

We can’t wait to share Louisiana’s celebratory spirit and unique culture with the world once again.

NFL on FOX 

WE GOT NEXT.

See you in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX on FOX

Just two days after Super Bowl LIX, Jefferson Parish will celebrate its 200th birthday on Feb. 11. Bicentennial festivities kicked off at the State of Jefferson address Tuesday with the unveiling of the official poster, depicting a pelican before the Mississippi River in vivid pink and blue hues. It is illustrated by Louisiana artist Becky Fos, known for designing the 2023 state "I Voted" sticker, modeled after the Louisiana state flag.

A limited supply of signed and numbered posters can be purchased for $150, with proceeds going toward the Jefferson Community Foundation.

Courtesy of Jefferson Parish

The parish will celebrate the bicentennial on Feb. 11 with a Light the Night event, followed by a community-wide king cake party at Lakeside Mall on Feb. 15.

The following month, a bicentennial-themed Senior Expo will take place at the Alario Center on March 20, and a "Park to Park" 10K run will happen March 22 at Lafreniere Park.

Festivities for the parish's 200th birthday will come to a close June 14 with the Bicentennial Ball at Lakeside Mall, hosted by the Jefferson Community Foundation. Lee Sheng said she wanted parish events to involve the entire community and asked residents and local business owners to get involved.

"I want our bicentennial to feel like everybody's a part of it," Lee Sheng said in her address.