WORLD MARTINI DAY

World Martini Day falls on the third Saturday in June each year. Around the world martini lover's are shaking up their gin to enjoy this unique beverage with a twist. Join us as we learn a few facts about the martini and help you understand why we raise a glass to this summertime beverage holiday.

The Martini has grown to become one of the best-known mixed drinks for adults. A traditional or perfect Martini is made with equal parts gin and vermouth. For anyone who has never had a Martini, we have a list of terms to help get you started. 

Martini Lingo

• Dirty - This Martini includes olive brine or juice from the olive jar.
• Dry - The vermouth is decreased significantly in the Martini, and gin becomes the primary spirit. Extra dry tips the ratio even further.
• Gibson - Instead of an olive, bartenders garnish the Martini with a pickled onion.
• Shaken vs. Stirred - Most bartenders will tell you that the better Martini is stirred. Shaken Martinis tend to be inferior due to a couple of reasons - ice chips water down the drink, and shaking the Martini adds air to the cocktail. A stirred Martini results in a smoother, fuller experience.
• Straight Up - This Martini may be either shaken or stirred, but it is strained and served without ice - the opposite of a Martini on the rocks. 
• Smoky or Burnt - Scotch whisky replaces the vermouth in this Martini. A twist of lemon garnishes the glass.
• Wet - Where the dry Martini has less vermouth, this one has more.
• With a Twist - The bartender adds a thin strip of citrus peel to the Martini as a garnish or in the drink. 

James Bond, the fictional spy, sometimes asked for his vodka Martinis to be "shaken, not stirred." 

When the James Bond movies debuted in the late 1960s, the popularity of the Martini increased. In the later decades, clear spirits like vodka overtook aged spirits like bourbon in market share. However, in recent decades, a balancing act seems to be taking place. 

Dirty martini – Martini with a splash of olive brine or olive juice and is typically garnished with an olive.

Over the years, the traditional Martini inspired a variety of other cocktails such as the Cosmopolitan, chocolatini, or appletini. 

NATIONAL FOAM PARTY DAY

Today is June 15 and we thought we would celebrate by throwing the newest, cleanest, and coolest party for National Foam Party Day! Imagine, a mountain of refreshing foam in your back yard piled six feet high!

Beat the heat this summer by hosting a foam party and give your guests an unforgettable experience that is the latest party trend in America.

What is a foam party? 

A foam party is exactly what it sounds like! A party with foam, hosted by a foam expert known as a "Foamologist". The Foamologist shoots foam towards an empty space in your backyard or party area, using a foam cannon. Add music, lighting effects, a bubble machine, and a rinse station (for later) and you have a full-blown foam party. Plus, your guests receive party toys, play games and win prizes just for being at the party.

Are Foam Parties Safe? 

Foam parties are safe for all ages. In fact, the foam used during foam parties are not only hypoallergenic, it's also non-toxic. However, foam is a form of soap, so it's recommended little ones wear swimming goggles during play. Luckily, foam parties have rinse stations as part of their package just in case someone get's a little foam in their eyes. Don't worry, clean up after a foam party is easy. The foam will dissipate on its own in under an hour or you can spray water on it to help speed up the process.

Types of Themed Foam Parties

There is nothing more exciting and entertaining than gathering with a close group of friends or family for a foam party. When choosing a theme for your foam party, you have the option to be specific to the occasion. Whether you decide on a kid friendly theme or an adult theme, working with the foam party company will help you bring your idea to reality. Here are a few ideas for your next foam party:

• Beach or Luau
• Pirate or Ocean Adventures
• Winter Wonderland
• Disco Party
• Halloween

Types of Specialized Foam Parties

Foam party companies are able to mix a non-toxic dye into the solution and make colored foam. They can even make the foam glow at night by mixing in a special UV additive that will react to black lights!

• Gender Reveal
• Rainbow Party
• Glow-in-the-Dark Party
• Sensory-Friendly Party
• Doggy Foam Pawty

NATIONAL SMILE POWER DAY

On June 15 we smile on National Smile Power Day in hopes our smile makes another person smile who makes another person smile. 

When you smile at someone, you are telling them that they are valued and worth the smile that you just gave them. Smiles are morale boosters and confidence builders. On National Smile Power Day, show your power by sharing a smile with everyone you meet.

From the good morning greeting and the first "How may I help you?" present yourself with a smile. No matter where you are employed, job seeking, retired, or looking for new horizons starting the day with a smile is certainly more empowering than a pout or grump. Starting with a smile first is easier than trying to get there later in the day. 

Research has proven that smiling really does increase attractiveness and likability among humans. Smiling creates greater trust and increased interpersonal cooperation. Smiling at someone can help them to relax and relieve their stress while at the same time, it will make you feel at ease, too. Even if you do not feel like it, smiling will lift your mood and can make you a happier person.

It was home to the Peppermill for 47 years, now it’s a new Metairie steakhouse.

• BY IAN MCNULTY

Vacca Steakhouse opened in 2024 in Metairie with an old school approach. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

Breakfast was the thing at Riccobono’s Peppermill, and for decades it was a destination near the heart of Metairie’s business district for morning meetings and more casual social gatherings over the table. Since closing last summer, the future of its location had been an open question.

But now the former Peppermill at 3524 Severn Ave. is home to a new restaurant aiming to serve a similar role later in the day, and with much different menu, look and style.

The longtime home of Riccobono's Peppermill was transformed in 2024 to become Vacca Steakhouse in Metairie. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

Vacca Steakhouse opened in June as a new restaurant modeled on a classic template.

It’s a place for martinis at the bar, a cabernet-lover’s wine list, steaks that arrive with sizzle, sides portioned to share and a vein of Creole and Italian flavors running alongside the beef.

Who’s behind it?

Jonathan Brisbi and Darrell Dumestre partnered to open the restaurant and brought in two familiar names from the local hospitality business to run Vacca as operators.

At the front of the house there’s Tim Waguespack, formerly food and beverage manager at the historic Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter.

The kitchen is run by Carmen Provenzano Jr., who cooked at Pascal’s Manale Restaurant and ran the Uptown classic after it was bought in 2019 by his uncle, the late auto magnate Ray Brandt. Pascal’s Manale changed hands again in 2023 and is now part of the Dickie Brennan & Co. restaurant group.

The old Peppermill is now identifiable only by the exterior. Inside, the restaurant has been redone with a pair of dining rooms with dark tones and gold and brass fixtures for a look that’s upscale and still cozy.

One of those rooms, the Vitello Room, is configured for regular service and also private events and holds about 50 people. The entire restaurant can seat about 125.

Bar and menu

The large bar is a new centerpiece, and Vacca's operating hours have been designed around it. The restaurant opens in the mid-afternoon most days and for lunch on Friday, part of its bid to become that place to take some business to the bar or dive into an elevated, social lunch to end the week.

Vacca serves certified prime Angus beef through house cuts including a cowboy rib eye, a N.Y. strip and a 42 oz. porterhouse for two. At the top of the menu, there’s crab cakes, fried lobster tails, onion rings and wedge salads and a dish called oysters Severn, with fried oysters and brie over thick-cut bacon.

Entrees run through fish and chicken dishes, a steakhouse cheeseburger and Italian flavors (reflecting Provenzano’s background) like lobster fra diavoli.

Desserts range from simple warm cookies and milk to a family-sized “gigantic carrot cake,” which is $30.

A Metairie niche

Brisbi once ran Brisbi’s Lakefront Restaurant & Bar in New Orleans and sold that waterfront spot to Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar in 2018. He’s now a partner in several bars and the new upscale lounge, Jolie, in the Warehouse District.

“I wasn’t looking to get into anything else, unless it was an old-school steakhouse and then this opportunity came around and that’s exactly what this is,” said Brisbi.

The Peppermill opened in 1976. In September 2023, the Riccobono family closed the restaurant and put the property up for sale. It was at least a partial retirement for longtime co-proprietor Vincent Riccobono (he still runs the much smaller Riccobono’s Panola Street Café in New Orleans).

Other restaurants swiftly responded to the void this left in the Metairie breakfast game, including nearby Drago’s and another Riccobono family restaurant, Sala, in the West End. But Dumestre and Brisbi saw a different opportunity on Severn Avenue.

“There’s a niche in this part of Metairie for a locally-owned, old school steakhouse,” said Dumestre.

Vacca Steakhouse

3524 Severn Ave., 504-318-3808

Wed.-Thu. 3-9 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 3-10 p.m. (closed Sun.-Tue.)

'A Family Reunion': The United Houma Nation brings back its annual powwow June 15-16

• BY SARAH RAVITS Jun 9, 2024 

The United Houma Nation brings back its traditional powwow June 15-16 at the Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center in Houma. 

Photo provided by Tara Fitch / The United Houma Nation

With an upcoming powwow, the United Houma Nation is making up for lost time.

The group of 19,000 tribal members, spread across six Louisiana parishes, have been focusing their efforts on recovering their homes and people after being hard-hit by the Covid pandemic, followed by hurricanes Zeta and Ida.

That’s on top of the growing concerns over land loss from coastal erosion over the years.

But these threats have fueled the Indigenous communities to further band together and fight for their survival.

The group's first powwow since before the pandemic is being held June 15 and June 16 at the Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center in Houma, and it’s certainly a bright spot, says Lora Ann Chaisson, principal chief.

“It’s been a lot of work,” Chaisson says. “But the powwow is a celebration. There will be lots of different styles of dancing, and different tribes coming in.”

A powwow is basically a huge social gathering celebrating Indigenous cultures, with drumming and music, dancing, rituals and food. The United Houma Nation’s will offer white beans, Louisiana seafood and Indian tacos, along with art for sale.

It’s a chance for the Louisiana coastal region’s tribal members to share traditions, reunite with each other and share their customs with non-tribal members.

And it’s not only a showcase of the South Louisiana tribes that make up the United Houma Nation, who come from Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, St. Mary and Jefferson parishes. There will be tribal representatives from Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama and North Carolina flocking in to share their own rituals, all while dressed in “beautiful regalia,” Chaisson says.

The event also aims to raise awareness and solidarity for people with disabilities within the tribal communities and beyond. Chaisson says their disabled members make important contributions to the organization and society as a whole.

“We want to show that people with disabilities have abilities,” she says.

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There will be official tribal business occurring over the weekend, including a blessing of the powwow circle and the swearing in of new tribal council members who were elected June 1.

But then it’s time to party.

For those who have never been to a powwow, Chaisson says there are a few easy guidelines. For instance, people shouldn’t walk in and out of the powwow circle.

“Just be respectful,” she says. “Don’t touch people’s feathers ... They are medicine, they are sacred. And ask if you can take a picture.”

But Chaisson says it’s an inviting space for anyone to come learn and celebrate alongside the tribes, and there will be plenty of seating around the circle.

“Everyone is welcome,” she says. "We're excited to see all of our folks that we haven't seen in so long, to have the dancing and the drums back. I'm looking forward to it, and so many people are. It's been so long ... It's a big family reunion.”

The United Houma Nation powwow takes place at the Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center at 346 Houma Blvd. in Houma. Doors open at 10 a.m. both days, with grand entry scheduled for noon. For more information, visit unitedhoumanation.org.

THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY cooking series celebrates Leah Chase, the “Queen of Creole Cuisine.”

The 26-part cooking series, produced by WYES-TV in New Orleans, was shot on location at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant with dishes prepared by younger generations of the Chase family who have led the restaurant since Leah’s death in 2019.

Viewers will meet Leah’s grandson, Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, who now oversees the restaurant’s kitchen; her niece Cleo Robinson, who joined Leah in the kitchen in 1980; and the restaurant’s newest chef, Leah’s great-granddaughter Zoe Chase. Paired with some of the menus are specialty cocktails crafted by Leah’s granddaughter Eve Marie Haydel, the restaurant’s beverage manager who has updated drink recipes from the restaurant’s earlier days. Granddaughter Chase Kamata narrates. Each 30-minute episode explores a new take on Creole classics and a different chapter of the restaurant’s history.

See it every Saturday at 10am & Sundays at 11:30am.

Watch on WYES-TV and stream on wyes.org/live and on the WYES and PBS Apps. Out of WYES’ viewing area? Contact your local public television station for air dates. For a limited time, see new episodes with WYES Passport.

Charlie's Steak House

Location

4510 Dryades St

New Orleans, LA

70115

What does "incognito" mean?

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What does "incognito" mean?

Disguised

incognito Pronunciation: in-kog-nee-toh

Definition: With one's true identity concealed; using an assumed name or appearance for the purpose of deception or anonymity.

Origin: The word "incognito" originated from the Latin word "incognitus," meaning "unknown." It first appeared in English in the early 17th century.

Example: The celebrity tried to travel incognito, wearing sunglasses, a hat, and a scarf to disguise her appearance.

Disguised: Disguised is a synonym for incognito, meaning to conceal one's true identity or appearance. When someone is disguised, they are attempting to deceive or hide from others. This can be done through the use of costumes, makeup, or other means of altering one's appearance. Disguises are often used in espionage, as well as in theater and film. In some cases, disguises may be used for personal safety or to avoid recognition by someone who poses a threat. Like incognito, disguised implies a level of secrecy and anonymity.

Best Snowballs in New Orleans | Top 10 New Orleans Snowball Stands

By: Emily Hingle

When the weather gets hot in New Orleans, which is most of the year, you can find this tasty treat to cool you off. The snowball is a delicacy of the modern day when freezing water to make ice was finally invented. Local businessmen George Ortolano and Ernest Hansen created ice-shaving machines in the 1930s that would go on to make snowballs for nearly a century. Today, you can get snowballs across Louisiana, but everyone has their favorite spot because of all the great snowball memories.

These New Orleans snowball stands have been cranking out snowballs seasonally for years. Each one has their own specialties, but there are lots of excellent flavors at all of them.

WHERE TO GET SNOWBALLS IN NEW ORLEANS

1. Hansens's Sno-Bliz

4801 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 891-9788

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Hansen's Sno-Bliz [Courtesy of Hansen's Sno-Bliz Facebook]

When you drive past Hansen's, you'll probably notice a line down the block. The snowballs here are so good that New Orleanians have been enjoying them for almost a century! This humble snowball stand was awarded by the James Beard Awards in 2014 for being an "American Classic."

The regulars will always go for their favorite flavors, but there's no shame in trying one of the specialty limited flavors from time to time. Try a plain flavor like Pineapple, Grape, or Strawberry. The tart flavors include Satsuma, Limeade, and Fruit Punch. The new fancy flavors are also great: Hibiscus, Fresh Watermelon, Pink Peppermint, Ginger Cayenne, and more.

2. Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls

3511 Magazine St., (251) 366-7777

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Imperial Woodpecker Sno-balls [Courtesy of iwsnoballs.com]

Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls celebrated a decade of serving snowballs on Magazine Street at Aline Street in 2023. What sets this stand apart from the rest are the all-natural house-made syrups that can be ordered, although there are traditional sugary syrups available as well.

The house-made flavors include, but are not limited to, Coconut Milk, Lemon Basil, Pineapple Cilantro, and Watermelon Jalapeño. The cream house-made flavors include Cereal Cream, Cream of Cardamom, Earl Grey Cream, Cream of Chicory Coffee, and Vanilla Bean Cream. Get one of those topped with Marshmallow Fluff or even some vanilla ice cream for a real treat.

3. Pandora's Snowballs

901 N Carrollton Ave., (504) 285-4867

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Pandora's Snowballs [Courtesy of Pandora's Snowballs Facebook]

Pandora's Snowballs is easy to find when you're cruising down Carrollton. Just look for the line of people waiting on the corner of Dumaine Street. This Mid-City institution is open seasonally, but it's totally worth coming back in the summer to get a snowball to keep cool.

The cream syrups are really the standouts. There are dozens of flavors to try. The Orchid Vanilla Cream and Wedding Cake Cream are more sophisticated, while the Sky Blue Cream and Nectar Cream are for Pandora's biggest fans. There's also options including Red Velvet Cream, Cookie Dough Cream, Grasshopper Cream, Bananas Foster Cream, and Buttercream Cream just to name a few.

4. Sno-La

8108 Hampson St., (504) 327-7669

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Sno-La [Courtesy of Sno-La Facebook]

There's something very special about Sno-La. This snowball stand stuffs the inside of their snowballs with cheesecake. That's right! You have the option of having a snowball with a big chunk of creamy cheesecake right in the middle. There are plenty of traditional snowballs, too.

The Sno-La Favorite is a red velvet cream snowball stuffed with cheesecake, and The Pelican is a Bananas Foster cream and red velvet cream snowball stuffed with cheesecake and topped with condensed milk. The Chantilly Cake is a gorgeous treat: wedding cake cream and strawberry snowball stuffed with cheesecake, strawberries, and blueberries, and topped with whipped cream or condensed milk.

5. The Original New Orleans Sno-balls & Smoothee

4313 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 309-5346

[Courtney Cook, Unsplash]

New Orleans Sno-balls has so much more than shaved ice treats, though that would be reason enough to visit it. They've got great flavor options like Bahama Mama, Cantaloupe, Polar Punch, and Tsunami, in addition to all the usual flavors you know well. The cream flavors deserve some attention. You can't find snowballs like Pralines-N-Cream, Strawberry Shortcake, or Banana Cream anywhere else.

You can also get a refreshing smoothie or concessions like hot dogs, corn dogs, and popcorn. To make a meal out of it, get a dozen Hot Tamales. It's a totally New Orleans tradition!

6. Rodney's Snowball Stand

9231 Lake Forest Blvd., (504) 241-2035

[Lance Anderson, Unsplash]

Rodney's is a favorite snowball stand for many Westbank residents. The traditional snowballs, in flavors like Passionfruit, Butterscotch, Banana, and Mango, keep them coming back, but the Deluxe Cream Flavors topped with condensed milk are special. The Piña Colada Cream can transport you to a tropical beach.

When you're at Rodney's, you may also be tempted to get a second dessert like a Hot Caramel Pecan Pie Sundae, a Strawberry Malt, or a Root Beer Float. If you prefer something hot and savory, the Hot Tamales or Chili Cheese Nachos will fill you up.

7. Ike's Snowballs

520 City Park Ave., (504) 208-9983

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Ike's Snowballs [Courtesy of Ike's Snowballs Facebook]

If you're heading to City Park, stop by Ike's right next to MoPho for a big, cold snowball. There are a lot of options including cream, sugar-free, and clear flavors. There are also two very special snowballs just for dogs, who are welcome to hang out on the porch. They will love the chicken or roast beef snowballs made just for them.

The humans in your life will probably prefer a regular old snowball in a traditional flavor like Cake Batter, Tiger's Blood, Green Apple, or Strawberry, or something special like a Wine Cooler, Georgia Peach, Silver Fox, or Mojito.

8. Sal's Sno-Balls

1823 Metairie Ave., (504) 666-1823

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Sal's Sno-Balls [Courtesy of Sal's Sno-Balls Facebook]

Old Metairie folks rejoice when Sal's Sno-Balls opens for the season. Sal's may have the best snowballs in Jefferson Parish. Sal's keeps their menu simple, which means that the line moves pretty fast. People take their snowballs and eat them sitting on the tree stumps underneath the shady trees around the stand. You may be able to get a cup of shaved ice for your four-legged friend if you ask.

Sal's signature flavors are popular with the regulars: Popeye, Purple Dream, Sock-It-To-Me, and S'mores are one-of-a-kind. Sample one of the cream flavors like the Crème de Mint or a chocolate flavor like the Cherry Sip for something different.

9. Bubby's Snoballs

247 Harrison Ave., (504) 905-2366

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Bubby's Snoballs [Courtesy of Bubby's Snoballs Facebook]

Bubby's has a loyal clientele of Lakeview families who love walking over to the stand on hot days. Traditional snowballs are the main feature, but there are some snacks and soft-serve ice cream that may persuade you as well.

Adults will love the cocktail-inspired flavors like Hurricane, Margarita, Mojito, White Russian, and Pina Colada. Kids of all ages will appreciate Candy Apple, Wild Cherry, Nectar Cream, and Dreamsicle. You can get your dreamy snowball topped with a number of things, including gummy bears, strawberries, nuts, and Butterfingers.

10. Downtown 504 Snowballz

1703 N Broad St., (504) 344-9199

facebook.com/DownTown504Snowballz

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY DAY

June 15 is Nature Photography Day as a day nature lovers and photographers capture the breath-taking beauty all around us and encourage others to see the wonders of our natural Earth. Join us and the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), along with millions of photographers and photography lovers, as we share our appreciation of nature through photography. 

Whether they take photos of wildlife, landscapes, or both, they do so with a sense of awe. It's in the spirit of preservation of these wonders that NANPA created the celebration. Every image that inspires us to care for our surroundings and preserve them for future generations celebrates the day.

NATIONAL BIG BOY DAY

National Big Boy Day on June 15 pays tribute to the iconic double decker burger and honors the creator of this American culinary delight, Bob Wian. Join us as we explore the creation of this delicious food holiday, learn about the vision of the man behind Big Boy Restaurants, and commemorate the founding of Big Boy Restaurants, too.

Very few restaurants have been able to withstand the hands of time like Big Boy Restaurants. This iconic chain has revolutionized the fast-food industry by providing a nostalgic experience to patrons through their innovative creations. The most iconic Big Boy creation is, of course, the double decker burger. Imagine, biting into two beef patties topped with a delicious sauce and three sesame seed buns piled with cheese, lettuce, and pickles. Delicious! 

Early Years

Big Boy's story began in 1936 in Glendale, California, when Bob Wian created the first double-decker hamburger at his small diner. He named the burger and his diner after a chubby young customer fondly called "Big Boy." A sketch of the boy in overalls became the beloved logo. Today, Big Boy is a symbol of Americana, bringing joy to diners with its classic menu and welcoming atmosphere. It's no surprise people have been enjoying the double decker burger since! 

As the popularity of the double decker burger grew, so did Bob's desire to continue improving things to make his burger stand better. He set his sight on creating a mascot for his burger stand after a regular customer sketched out a mascot on a paper napkin. Turns out, that customer was Wayne McAllister, a popular architect known for his innovative designs with futuristic flair. The duo worked together to create the most prominent feature found at any Big Boy restaurant today, the larger-than-life big boy statue.

On Deck for June 15, 2024

National Days

NATIONAL BIG BOY DAY

NATIONAL FOAM PARTY DAY

NATIONAL MEGALODON DAY

NATIONAL SMILE POWER DAY

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY DAY

WORLD MARTINI DAY

On Deck for June 16, 2024

National Days

FATHER'S DAY

NATIONAL TURKEY LOVERS' DAY

NATIONAL FUDGE DAY

June 15th Celebrated History

1877

The former slave, Henry Ossian Flipper became the first African American to graduate from West Point. He entered the U.S. Military Academy in 1873 after attending Atlanta University.

1921

Bessie Coleman became the first woman pilot of African-American and first pilot of Native-American descent. Since no flight schools in the United States would admit her, she traveled to France in 1920. There Coleman earned her pilot’s license on June 15, 1921. Once she obtained her license, Coleman turned to barnstorming to make a living. Once again, she turned to Europe to learn the skills for exhibition flying. Through the years, she earned the nickname “Queen Bess” at events for her flamboyant style. Coleman died tragically as a passenger at the age of 34 when she was thrown from a plane after the pilot lost control.

1934

Twenty-two years after President Calvin Coolidge signed the bill providing for the creation of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Congress authorized the boundaries and construction of facilities for the park. Even before the park's completion six years later, visitors from all over the country began flocking to see its marvelous sights.

2012

The first successful tightrope walk directly over Niagara Falls is completed. American Nikolas Wallenda completed the feat, adding it to his growing list of acrobatic and aerial feats.

June 15th Celebrated Birthdays

Fred Balzar - 1880

Business leader and lawman, Fred Balzar also served as state senator and assessor before being elected Governor of Nevada.

Don McGregor - 1945

Comic book writer, Don McGregor, brought a thrilling new series to the Marvel family through Black Panther. Interestingly, he started off as a proofreader who challenged the editorial staff for a better concept. The challenge was returned, leaving McGregor with the task of turning the project into a creative success.

Jack Horner - 1946

Noted paleontologist, Jack Horner, has made several contributions to the paleontological community. From the discovery of new dinosaurs and their behaviors to publishing numerous articles, books, and children’s books.

Ice Cube - 1969

Born O'Shea Jackson, the American rapper and filmmaker helped bring gangsta rap to the mainstream with his album Straight Outta Compton.



Marvin Trauth · 

Just beep me lol...

Henry F Beck · 

1968 PRESS PHOTO D. H. HOLMES OFFICIALS ATTEND CEREMONY IN THE VIEUX CARRE

THIS IS AN ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTO. OFFICIALS OF D. H. HOLMES ATTEND A PILE-DRIVING CEREMONY IN THE VIEUX CARRE YESTERDAY TO MARK CONSTRUCTION START OF THE COMPANY'S MULTI-STORIED PARKING COMPLEX. PHOTO IS DATED 07-20-1968.

Ben Patterson · 

Ladies of Storyville. (Bellocq photo)

Derby Gisclair

1935: Canal and St. Charles

This 1935 photograph by Charles Franck shows the corner of Canal Street and St. Charles Avenue. The Crescent City Billiard Hall on the corner looks rather dingy and dark compared to past images. A large sign directing drivers to the St. Charles Hotel juts out over the second floor on the corner above the Loft's Candy Store. Loft's at one time was owned by City Stores Company, parent company of Maison Blanche, and became the largest candy manufacturer in the world in the 1920s

Louisiana State Archives

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The #LouisianaStateArchives is excited to announce our highly anticipated new exhibition, “America’s Last Fair: The 1984 Louisiana World Exposition”, opening Monday, March 4, and on display through Friday, December 13, 2024.

The exhibition showcases the creative engineering and artistic talent of countless Louisianans who entertained visitors from May 12-November 12, 1984. We look forward to sharing memories from the ‘84 Expo with you, so mark your calendars for a date with the Archives! #americaslastfair #worldsfairs #neworleanshistory #seymoredfair

Glass Recycling Locations

Don't forget, we now have three recycling locations in the neighborhood. And its not just for glass! You can bring paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, and plastics #1 and #2.

All drop off locations are from 11:00 - 2:30 and a friendly Glass Half Full employee will be ready to assist.

Tuesdays: Jazz Museum (Barracks St. Entrance)

Thursdays: Cabrini Park

Sundays: Hisgtoric New Orleans Collection (616 Toulouse)

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

Comedy House New Orleans

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

CHNO ( Comedy house New Orleans)

609-610 Fulton St

New Orleans, LA 70130

Mon, June 17

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. 

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

(504) 733-2248

The New Orleans Juneteenth Festival commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It is a time of reflection, celebration, and community engagement.

The festival is on Wednesday, June 19 from 12 pm - 6 pm at Congo Square, with a Second-Line at noon to kick off the event. New Orleans Juneteenth Festival provides an artistic space for local performing artists, vendors, and speakers to express their creativity while celebrating what liberation looks like through the lens of New Orleans culture.

St. Bernard Parish Government 

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**Juneteenth Committee to Commemorate Juneteenth in St. Bernard Parish**

St. Bernard Parish, LA – The Juneteenth Committee is delighted to announce a heartfelt community event commemorating Juneteenth, taking place on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 9am - 11am at Val Riess. This celebration aims to foster education, cultural awareness, and honor the historical significance of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It is a day for celebration, reflection, and learning. The Juneteenth Committee has organized a rich array of activities including historical presentations, a catered breakfast, music, and water activities for children.

"We are thrilled to partner with our sponsors and the St. Bernard Parish Office of Tourism to bring the community together once again to honor the rich history and achievements of African Americans," said April Columbus, President of the Juneteenth Committee. "Every year, this event provides an opportunity for all residents of St. Bernard Parish to come together, learn, and celebrate the emancipation of the enslaved. We aim to raise awareness and commemorate Juneteenth in a meaningful way."

This year's event will highlight and commemorate the Historical Fazendeville Community of St. Bernard Parish. By focusing on the importance of our roots, community, education, unity, and cultural appreciation, we hope to ignite a spirit of inclusivity and inspire our local leaders and government.

Philip Melancon

Gennifer Flowers' Kelsto Club

Wednesday Speakeasy at 7 …

720 St Louis, Across from Antoine’s

. . . No Cover

On Friday, June 21st from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, International House celebrates the advent of sultry summer with reverence and Vodou mystique found only in this

impossibly interesting city.

For centuries, the Summer Solstice has been celebrated worldwide, marking a time of transition and renewal. 

But, today, we’re the only hotel in the world that honors this sacred time with a local blend of Haitian Vodou, Catholicism, Native American tradition and Masonic mystery - paired, of course, with an extraordinary cocktails.

Kindly join us - dressed in white - for a fascinating evening. The rhythm of drums. A fascinating Priestess. This Creole World brought vividly to life. This beguiling Solstice celebration has happened annually for 150 years - first by legendary Voodoo Queen    Marie Laveau and now by the remarkable Priestess Sallie Ann Glassman.

New Orleans Jazz Club

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

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Department of Safety & Permits’ Healthy Homes Administration today announced their next series of Landlord Information Sessions. After the success of the first session, held on May 30 at Gernon Brown Recreation Center, and due to overwhelming interest from residents, the Healthy Homes Administration has now planned an additional seven meetings.  

Aimed at providing information for rental property owners across the city, each Landlord Information Session will offer landlords an opportunity to learn the requirements of the Healthy Homes Ordinance, as well as how to register rental property with the City of New Orleans.  

The registry process for Healthy Homes is being implemented in a phased approach, based on the total number of units on each parcel. The next round is for parcels with 4 – 49 dwelling units. Registration for these owners must be completed between July 1 to August 15, 2024. Owners of parcels with 4 – 49 dwelling units are encouraged to attend one of these sessions to receive more information on the process.  

There will be at least one meeting in each City Council District, including two in Districts C and E. The dates and locations are as follows: 

• Monday, June 24 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Norman Mayer Library (3001 Gentilly Blvd.) 
• Tuesday, June 25 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Algiers Regional Library (3014 Holiday Dr.) 
• Wednesday, June 26 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Rosenwald Recreation Center (1120 S. Broad St.) 
• Thursday, June 27 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Andrew Pete Sanchez Multi-Service Center (1616 Fats Domino Ave.) 
• Friday, June 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Treme Recreation Community Center (900 N. Villere St.) 
• Monday, July 1 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Robert E. Smith Library (6301 Canal Blvd.) 
• Tuesday, July 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at East New Orleans Regional Library (5641 Read Blvd.) 

Attendees must register here before attending a session. More information about the Healthy Homes Administration can be found online at nola.gov/next/healthy-homes. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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