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NATIONAL BUTTON DAY
National Button Day on November 16th celebrates the function of buttons and the hobby of button collection. Step aside zippers, laces, and snaps. Honor the button.
Founded in 1938, the National Button Society recognized button collecting as an organized hobby. Both novice and advanced button collectors celebrate the enjoyment of collecting on this day.
Do you remember your grandmother or your mother snipping the buttons off shirts headed for the rag basket? Those buttons are often collected in jars or tins. Maybe you even played games or strung them for ornaments and crafts. The buttons were fun to stack into piles, sort by color or size, or scatter and slide across the floor or table making up different games each time.
Crafters across the country utilize buttons in creative ways, too. They are some of the best at finding new uses for old items. There are thousands of button collectors in the United States.
Humans have made buttons from a variety of materials. Ancient humans formed buttons from natural and readily available substances such as stone, shell, bone, clay, or wood. In more modern times, metals, plastics, resins, and acrylics have been used. While buttons were usually functional to fasten two pieces of cloth together, they also served as decoration.
While buttons today can be simple disks with two or four holes allowing a needle and thread to pass through, button makers create more elaborate designs. If you can imagine it, there's probably a button like it. From animals and food to iconic buildings and famous people, button makers make them. They're colorful and fun. While the fun ones may be less practical, they still function.
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Find Paw Paw’s Donuts at 619 Pink St. Thursday through Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Paw Paw’s Donuts continues its Sunday appearances at the Crescent City Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon at Tad Gormley Stadium (Marconi at Navarre).
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PRODIGY THREE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES MAKES ITS DEBUT AT NOLA MOTORSPORTS PARK ON NOV. 16-17
World-renowned coaches and 30 race car drivers from 15 countries are set to blaze a new path, championing the mission to open motorsports to all.
WHO:
Racing Prodigy™, creator of the world’s first e2Real™ sports league — utilizing gaming competitions to discover and develop racing talent while democratizing motorsports — kicks off its Prodigy Three (P3) Championship, the first of three real-world series within the Prodigy Racing League™ (PRL™).
Featuring an all-star coaching lineup for six Prodigy Racing Teams, including Indy 500 racer Katherine Legge, NASCAR driver Boris Said, F1 test driver and international racer, Tatiana Calderón, American driver with multiple championships, Robby Foley, racing driver Andrew Carbonell, and Williams Racing head coach Ben Hawkins.
WHAT:
Six Prodigy Racing Teams — Williams Esports, Thibaut Courtois Racing, G2 Esports, Guild Esports, BS+COMPETITION, and SuckerPunch Fueled by Fans — will each field four drivers - aged 15 to 29 from 14 countries, including two female drivers and five mobile gamers - all of whom have received paid contracts with Racing Prodigy. Six practice squad drivers will also compete. Over the course of the two-day P3 race event, teams will go head-to-head and wheel-to-wheel in Radical SR1 race cars, competing for team and driver championship points.
The P3 Championship regular season spans four race events and eight Rounds, featuring 24 rostered drivers and 6 practice squad drivers competing head-to-head in Radical SR1 race cars. Each event includes 9 practice sessions, a qualifying session to determine lane choice for the head-to-head team matchups, and 6 head-to-head races. Races are 18 minutes long, utilize rolling starts, and cannot finish under caution. Additionally, each event will feature an elimination race for practice squad drivers. Each car number represents the driver’s draft selection order, helping fans easily track their performance throughout the series.
The season will also make stops at Sebring International Raceway, Homestead-Miami Speedway, and Atlanta Motorsports Park, and then returning to NOLA Motorsports Park on March 29-30, 2025 for the playoffs to crown a team champion. The top 20 performers from the season will advance to next year’s Prodigy Two (P2) Championship.
WHEN:
Saturday, November 16
7:15 am - Drivers/Coach Prep Meetings
9:20 am - Practice Session #1
10:50 am - Practice Session #2
Noon - Lunch
1:00 pm - Practice Session #3
2:50 pm - Data Review with Teams
4:00 pm - Last Chance Qualifying for Practice Squad drivers
4:25 pm - Team Qualifying to set Sunday grid order
Sunday, November 17
7:45 am - Drivers/Coach Prep Meeting
8:30 am - SuckerPunch Fueled by Fans vs. Williams Esports
9:10 am - Thibaut Courtois Racing vs. Guild Esports
9:50 am - G2 Esports vs. BS+ COMPETITION
10:30 am - Knockout Race for Practice Squad
11:30 am - Lunch
12:30 pm - Thibaut Courtois Racing vs. Williams Esports
1:10 pm - SuckerPunch Fueled by Fans vs. BS+ COMPETITION
1:50 pm - G2 Esports vs. Guild Esports
3:00 pm - Podium and Prodigy of the Event Awards
* Schedule subject to change.
WHERE:
NOLA Motorsports Park
11075 Nicolle Blvd
Avondale, LA 70094
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NOLA-PS Sites Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans to Homer Plessy building in the French Quarter
(New Orleans – November 15, 2024) — NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) has announced that Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans (LFNO), a Type 2 charter school, will move into the historic Little Red Schoolhouse campus in the French Quarter, known as Homer Plessy Building at 721 St. Philip St. This move follows the district’s annual Facilities Siting Process.
NOLA-PS Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams, who oversees this process, made the decision to house Lycée Français at the Homer Plessy Building. This aligns with Orleans Parish School Board policy which allows the Superintendent to make such decisions without requiring a vote from the Board. The siting became effective on November 14, 2024.
Lycée Français is a Type 2 charter authorized by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). Like all Type 2 charters, Lycée Français participates in Orleans Parish's common enrollment process but operates independently of NOLA-PS governance. The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) often leases space to Type 2 charters.
LFNO’s leadership applied for and was granted the use of the Homer Plessy Building through the siting process. NOLA-PS encourages all charter schools to maintain transparent communication with their communities about such transitions.
Ongoing Commitment to Facility Safety and Upgrades
The Homer Plessy Building, known for its deep roots in New Orleans history, was recently renovated as part of NOLA-PS' commitment to ensuring the safety and functionality of district facilities. An investment of approximately $5 million was made in repairs to the campus to ensure the building remains fully operational.
Dr. Williams emphasized the safety and suitability of the site, noting that scholars had been enrolled in the building as recently as 2022.
Clarifying Ownership and Tenancy
Addressing public concerns, it’s important to clarify that Lycée Français will not be purchasing the Homer Plessy Building. Instead, LFNO will remain a tenant, as they are currently in the McNair building on Carrollton Ave., which is also owned by OPSB. The school’s transition into the French Quarter facility aligns with NOLA-PS’ goal of maximizing the use of its school properties to meet community needs.
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Our 2024 Dates:
NOV: 16, 17,
23, 24, 29, 30 DEC: 1, 7 & 8
(Rain or Shine)
9:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Best Festival in History!
The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is a lively and immersive event that aims to recreate the atmosphere, culture, and entertainment of the Renaissance period, which typically spanned from the 14th to the 17th century in Europe.
Every autumn the Louisiana Renaissance Festival creates the English village of Albright, with more than 600 artisans, entertainers, and educational demonstrations welcoming you to the best parts of the 16th century: fun, clean, safe, and educational.
Overall, the Louisiana Renaissance Festival provides a unique opportunity for guests to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Renaissance period in a fun and immersive environment.
Simplest directions (during the faire):
Take I-12 Exit #42, and follow the signs to
( 46468 River Road, Hammond LA 70401 )
- Click Here to open in your map app -
Everyone:
- Once on I-12 take Exit #42 (just east of Hammond, Louisiana)
- Turn north toward McDonald's (on Airport Road / Hwy 3158).
- Go two miles, past McDonald's (straight through the traffic circle). Road ends at the airport,
- Take a right onto Hwy 190, go two miles.
- (There is a turn lane at the school.) Take a left onto River Road (Hwy 1064).
- Go about two miles, Entrance to festival parking is on the right (There are signs).
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Enjoy the Outdoors at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
11000 Lake Forest Blvd
New Orleans LA 70127
Notes regarding time
Trails are open Monday - Saturday. Interpretive Center Thursday and Saturday 10 am - 2pm. Ranger Programs Saturdays at 11 am.
Description
The walking trails are open at Audubon Nature Center so take your kids on a nice little hike! Audubon Louisiana Nature Center is a cherished community resource. Located adjacent to Joe Brown Park in New Orleans East on 86 acres of hardwood bottomland forest, its creation was a project of the Junior League of Greater New Orleans, opening March 23, 1980. The Main Boardwalk and Adventure Trail (and restrooms) are open Mon-Sat 8:30 am - 3:00 and are monitored by rangers. The Interpretaive Center is open Thursdays & Saturdays 10 am - 2pm and the Ranger Programs are on Saturdays at 11:00 am. Click here to learn more.
Who
Everyone - family friendly.
Cost
FREE
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☆☆ For 12 Magical Days ☆☆
MERMAIDS AT AUDUBON AQUARIUM
Thursdays - Sundays
☆ November 14-17 ☆ November 21-24
Included with Aquarium admission or Audubon Membership.
Experience the mesmerizing Wands and Wishes Mermaids at Audubon Aquarium. Delight in enchanting water performances in the Great Maya Reef, discover the wonders of ocean conservation, and shop unique mermaid merchandise during their magical visit.
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In Person
Family & Military Appreciation Block Party
November 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Families across the Greater New Orleans community are invited to enjoy live entertainment and family-friendly activities at our annual Family and Military Appreciation Block Party! Plus, explore our campus and see why The National WWII Museum is one of the top attractions in the city—and country. Museum and Block Party admission is FREE for Louisiana residents and US military families.
Reservations are required even for complimentary tickets.
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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20 years of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture GardenThis year, the New Orleans Museum of Art celebrates 20 years of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, one of the city's favorite places for discovery, wonder, and respite. Free and open to all, NOMA's Besthoff Sculpture Garden features world-class artwork from the 19th century to the present day, all set within the unique landscape of South Louisiana.
Open seven days a week, 10 am–6 pm.
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Crow Music—Book 5 of the Gumbeaux Sistahs novels is Here!
Available today on Amazon.com in paperback and kindle versions.
Pick up a copy for yourself or for your friends!
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=crow+music+gumbeaux+sistahs&crid=285IWFR4B27MY&sprefix=%2Caps%2C268&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_5_0_recent
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Travel Back in Time with Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo
EXTENDED by Popular Demand
Now - January 5, 2025
Enjoy even more time with the popular Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo exhibit featuring over 50 life-size animatronic dinosaurs & dino-themed activities.
Hurry before they are extinct!
Now - January 5, 2025 only
| Daily 10AM - 5PM (Last entry 4:30PM)
Experience the awe-inspiring world of the pre-historic era with our spectacular collection of over 50 life-size, lifelike dinosaurs. This must-see exhibit at Audubon Zoo is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.
Stroll through our immersive outdoor adventure at your own pace and marvel at the wonders of 65 million years ago. Encounter iconic dinosaurs such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Brachiosaurus, and Stegosaurus. Don't miss this thrilling journey into the past!
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NORTHERN ITALIAN HOTSPOT OSTERIA LUPO TO LAUNCH WEEKEND BRUNCH
Enjoy specialty dishes and handcrafted cocktails on Saturdays & Sundays, 11AM - 3PM
Since opening its doors in Spring 2023, Osteria Lupo — Uptown’s Northern Italian restaurant from co-owners Chef Brian Burns and Reno De Ranieri – has become the perfect perch for sophisticated, yet approachable dining and/or cocktails with friends. Just in time for the Summer season, the restaurant is thrilled to announce weekend brunch starting on Saturday, Available every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, visitors will enjoy new Italian-inspired dishes, signature favorites, and specialty cocktails.
Osteria Lupo's brunch will offer a curated selection of dishes to provide a unique and memorable dining experience without breaking the bank. Main brunch plates feature unique options like the Lupo Frittata with Pesto Trapanese, pea tendrils, and provolone piccante; Eggs in Purgatory with arrabbiata, grilled focaccia, and ricotta salad; Grilled Hanger Steak and Eggs with crispy potatoes and salsa verde; Royal Red Shrimp with parmesan polenta, Calabrian chili butter, with a poached egg; Pane Perduto with rose water berries and lemon curd; Lupo Breakfast Sandwich - brioche, Italian sausage, fontina, and an egg; and a Tuna Sandwich - focaccia, soft herbs, and pickled pepper aioli.
Diners can still enjoy Osteria's signature antipasti, pastas, and pizzas. The brunch menu will include the Summer Melon Salad with prosciutto and herbed honey; Burrata con Panna with pistachio, aged balsamic, and grilled focaccia; Bucatini Carbonara with guanciale, pecorino, a poached egg, and bottarga; Radiatori with Louisiana blue crab, basil, and parmesan; Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka with crispy garlic and Calabrian chili; Pizza Bianca with guanciale, potato, and a sunny egg; and 24-Month Prosciutto di San Danielle Pizza - fior di latte and basil.
No brunch is complete without a selection of handcrafted cocktails. Brunch libations include Hieronymus — pear, hibiscus, lavender, and prosecco; Bloody Mary — house bloody mary and Titos; La Mola — cimarron blanco tequila, Aperol, citrus, and bitters; Matralia —red wine, amaro, and cola; and an Espresso Martini with espresso, Borghetti, and Meletti amaro.
Weekend brunch will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, starting on Saturday, June 1st. Osteria Lupo is located at 4609 Magazine Street. For additional information, please visit www.osterialupo.com or by calling (504) 273-1268. Reservations can be made on Resy.
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Indulging in NOLA's Favorite Treat
Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth, New Orleans! The most delectable event of the year is back as Beignet Fest returns to the Festival Grounds at City Park on Saturday, November 16. This year's sugar-coated extravaganza promises more beignets, flavors, and fun than ever!
[Courtesy of Beignet Fest, Facebook]
Don't wait to get your tickets—they're selling faster than hot beignets! General Admission tickets are available for $20, with children 12 and under entering for free. For those looking for an extra sprinkle of luxury, VIP tickets are available for $50, which includes access to the air-conditioned VIP Pavilion with complimentary beverages.
While you're indulging in these pillowy delights, enjoy live music on two stages throughout the day. The lineup includes local favorites and up-and-coming acts that will keep the energy high and your feet tapping.
After you've had your fill of beignets, explore the Kids Village for family-friendly activities or check out the Arts Village to discover local artisans and their creations. Don't miss out on the Beignet Eating Contest and other fun activities! Remember, this event isn't just about indulgence—it's for a good cause. Proceeds from Beignet Fest benefit the Tres Doux Foundation, supporting children with developmental delays.
A Sweet Celebration with a Purpose
In the true spirit of New Orleans, Beignet Fest is more than just a food festival—it's a celebration of community, culture, and compassion. By joining in the Beignet Fest fun, you're not just satisfying your sweet tooth—you're making a real difference in the lives of children with autism and developmental delays.
Stay tuned to the official Beignet Fest website for more updates and surprises as we count down to the big day. Don't miss out on the most delicious event of the season. See you there, beignet lovers!
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glabrous
/ˈɡlæb.rəs/
Definition: Smooth and hairless, typically referring to plant surfaces or parts of the body.
Origin: Derived from the Latin word "glabros," meaning "smooth" or "hairless."
Example: The glabrous leaves of the plant made it easy to identify among the other species in the garden.
The term "glabrous" can be understood as synonymous with "smooth." It describes surfaces that are devoid of hair or rough textures, presenting a polished or sleek appearance. This quality is often observed in various plants, where the absence of hair enhances their visual appeal and can influence their interactions with the environment. In a botanical context, glabrous leaves or stems may aid in moisture retention and reduce the risk of pests. Overall, "glabrous" captures the essence of smoothness in both natural and anatomical features, highlighting the beauty of unadorned surfaces.
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Fall Fest will be such a FUN DAY & NIGHT with Live Music from Nola Groove Band & The Big Shot Jazz Band, a pumpkin Patch, Face Painting, Kids Activities, Inflatables, Car Show, FOOD Vendors, Craft Vendors & more. At Night we will have our 80's & 90's RETRO NIGHT!!!!
Event starts at 11:00am Ends at 9:00pm
484 Sala Ave, Westwego, LA 70094
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FORESTival
Nov 16, 2024
A Studio in the Woods 13401 Patterson Road, New Orleans, Louisiana 70131
A Studio In The Woods once again welcomes the public into its creative haven for the annual FORESTival, a celebration of art and nature. One of a few live-in artists’ retreats in the Deep South, A Studio in the Woods occupies seven-and-a-half acres on the Mississippi River in New Orleans and fosters both environmental preservation and the creative work of all artists. This year's FORESTival will showcase the work of residents and guest artists—including paris cyan cian, Kristal “M2daE” Jones, and Sweetie Magee—as well as the history and happenings of this unique environment. It's a chance to experience Louisiana’s wetlands set to live music with food, artistic demonstrations and activities, a walk in the woods with scientists, and more. This year's musical lineup includes Kelly Love Jones, Kr3wcial, and Waterseed. 11 am–5 pm. $15; children are free. astudiointhewoods.org.
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Tulane Football
It’s Game Day Greenies!
: Navy
: 11:00 AM
: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
: ESPN2
: 106.1 FM
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16
OPEN AT 11:00 aM
THE JAYWALKERS
11:00PM-1:45PM
boardwalker and the three finger swingers
1:30PM-6PM
jOHNNY MASTRO BLUES
6:30PM-9:30PM
PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL
10:00PM-2:00AM
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FRITZELS NOVEMBER 2024 MUSIC CALENDAR
SUNDAY
1PM DOYLE COOPER BAND (11/3&11/17) MARTY PETERS BAND (11/10&11/24)
5PM SAZERAC JAZZ BAND
8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/MIKE FULTON
MONDAY
1PM MATINEE ALL STARS BAND
5PM TIN MEN
8PM RICHARD SCOTT AND FRIENDS
TUESDAY
1PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT ( SAZERAC BAND 11/26)
5PM COLIN MYERS ORCHESTRA
8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/JAMIL SHARIF
WEDNESDAY
1PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT (SAZERAC BAND 11/27)
5PM BOURBON STREET STARS
8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK
THURSDAY
12PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT (OFF THANKSGIVING 11/28)
2PM DOYLE COOPER BAND
5PM JOHN SAAVEDRA BAND
8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/ CHUCK BRACKMAN (W/KEVIN RAY CLARK 11/28)
FRIDAY
12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT
2:30PM SAM FRIEND JAZZ BAND
6PM WOODIS/LANGE BAND (11/1 & 11/15 & 11/29) SAM LOBLEY BAND (11/8 & 11/22)
9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK
SATURDAY
12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT (SAZARAC BAND 11/9)
2:30PM STEVE DETROY BAND
6PM BOURBON MATINEE JAZZ BAND W/CHUCK BRACKMAN
9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/JAMIL SHARIF
Kevin Ray Clark
Clark Entertainment Consultants, LLC
619 23rd Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
contact: kevinclarkentertainment@gmail.com
website: www.kevinrayclark.com
nightcrawlers website: www.neworleansnightcrawlersbrassband.com
Music Director
Fritzel's Jazz Pub
"Bourbon Street's oldest jazz club"
733 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
www.Fritzelsjazz.com
www.Fritzelsjazz.com
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New Metairie Airline Dr. branch now open!
Official Credit Union of the New Orleans Saints & Pelicans
Keesler Federal has a new home at 4625 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA. We’re excited to be a part of this vibrant community – and, as the official credit union of the New Orleans Saints & Pelicans, this location is a natural fit. Join us in celebrating with these fun-filled events:
METAIRIE'S LONGEST PO'BOY FROM PARKWAY BAKERY & TAVERN
SECOND LINE WITH HOT 8 BRASS BAND
SPECIAL APPEARANCES AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
CHANCE TO WIN NEW ORLEANS SAINTS & PELICANS TICKETS
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OPENING RECEPTION:
Abstract Sur-real
November 16, 2024, from 5:00-8:00pm
New Orleans Photo Alliance Center, 7800 Oak Street, New Orleans
Exhibition dates: November 16, 2024 - January 14, 2025
*exhibiting during PhotoNOLA!*Featuring works by Franck H. Godefroy and Joliet Morrill, alongside 18 regional and national artists.“Abstract Sur-real” juxtaposes different styles, creating a dynamic dialogue between abstract portraiture, surreal interpretations, and the realism often expected from the genre.
Victoria GewirzCan a portrait be abstract? What truly defines a portrait—clear, recognizable details, or the potential for abstraction to blur and transform familiar features? This exhibition delves into the complex nature of portraiture, blending abstraction, surrealism, and realism to challenge the boundaries of identity, memory, and emotion. The exhibition invites viewers to question what is figurative, what is natural, and how form can be reimagined. Through diverse photographic techniques, including cyanotypes, stereography, film, and digital photography, the works delve into the overlap between portraiture and creative interpretation.
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Hurricane in a Bad Mood - Sue Owen
Join us with Sue Owen reading and signing her new book, HURRICANE IN A BAD MOOD, her fifth book of poetry. Owen lived and taught in Louisiana for more than thirty years, and continues to offer poems rich with her provocative dark humor.
Here she explores her familiar themes of fear, danger, and death, but with a new emphasis on the threat of global warming and a future of possible doom. Her vivid curiosity, displayed in the examination of language, proverbial sayings, and the personification of inanimate objects, extends to nature’s fury, as in the title poem, “Hurricane in a Bad Mood.” In addition, she depicts the many victims of oil spills in “When Pelicans Cannot Fly” and “The Gulf Turns into Tears.” As in her earlier books, one of which won a national competition, the poems range in tone from the playful to the prophetic, often containing flashes of wit, as in “Last Nail in the Coffin” and “Even the Dead Do It.” Whether ethereal or earthy, these poems encourage the reader to remain aware of our inevitable fate, but also to confront without despair the environmental challenges of our difficult century.
Sue Owen taught as the poet-in-residence at Louisiana State University and received the Professional Artist of the Year Award from the Louisiana State Arts Council. Her four previous books of poetry are Nursery Rhymes for the Dead, The Book of Winter, My Doomsday Sampler, and The Devil’s Cookbook.
Event date:
Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event address:
Octavia Books - 513 Octavia Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
By Sue Owen
$18.95
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945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
In Person
Fighting for the Right to Fight Opening Reception
November 16 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
LEARN MORE
Join us to celebrate the opening of our latest exhibit, Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II. Following a presentation and reception, the exhibit will be open for viewing.
Presentation: 4:00 p.m. | Reception: 5:00 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public. Register today to join us in person or to view the event online.
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Preservation Hall's Summer Residency at the Toulouse Theatre
~ 615 Toulouse Street in the historic Toulouse Theatre
~ Nightly performances
~Preseravation Hall is undergoing infrastructure upgrades to “ensure they are still around for years to come.”
~ concert times shift to:
Monday - Sunday, 5pm and 7:30pm
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‘Cajun Coral’ could reshape former oil and gas platforms along the Gulf Coast
A decommissioned oil rig site off Grand Isle offers a new shallow-water template for the Louisiana Rigs-to-Reef programs. Where rigs once stood, the 3D-printed concrete could create bustling coastal reefs.
by Delaney Dryfoos
Workers use a crane to place 500 pieces of 400-pound “Cajun Coral” near Barataria Waterway to replace a decommissioned oil and gas platform with an artificial reef. Photo by La’Shance Perry | The Lens
Off the coast of Grand Isle, Louisiana, “Cajun Coral” – a highly customizable type of 3D-printed concrete – is slowly attracting sea life.
Late this summer, a barge brought 500 pieces of Cajun Coral just east of the Barataria Waterway, which connects the Gulf of Mexico and Grand Isle to Lafitte and New Orleans. The coral modules, each weighing more than 400 pounds, were placed into the waterway individually by crane to encourage the growth of more than 10,000 square feet of living reef.
The new reef was built on a former oil and gas platform called Hotel Sid that once stood in these waters.
In Grand Isle, a fishing town situated on a small barrier island, fishermen favored the waters surrounding the platform because its hard substrate supported an abundance of speckled trout. When Hotel Sid was removed last year, the trout lost a habitat they had come to rely on.
One angler, in particular, noticed the void left by removing the platform and set out to replace the lost habitat with an artificial reef. Todd Graves, who founded Raising Cane’s near Louisiana State University in 1996, grew up fishing around the Hotel Sid platform and saw the drop in fish population last year. That prompted him to contribute to the $500,000 artificial reef, dubbed the Raising Cane’s Hotel Sid reef.
Raising Cane’s Hotel Sid is the 52nd artificial reef built along Louisiana’s disappearing coast through CCA Louisiana, the state chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association, a nonprofit founded in the 1980s to promote responsible management of the state’s fisheries resources.
Hotel Sid was installed with funding from Graves, CCA and the Artificial Reef Trust Fund at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). At the new reef’s installation, Graves announced a further donation, for a total of $500,000, to the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Louisiana, to create four additional artificial reefs around Grand Isle.
Cajun Coral – a new resource for artificial reef construction
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LUNA Fête is a visionary initiative by Arts New Orleans that demonstrates the power of art to transform communities. This free, public festival of light, art, and technology celebrates New Orleans’ creative industries, offering a memorable experience for diverse audiences.
Returning home, LUNA Fête’s 11th Edition will span from Gallier Hall to the Piazza d’Italia, transforming downtown New Orleans into a playground of light. Artworks will explore the themes of Melody and Mythology with LED lights, lasers, and projected artworks.
Must-See Schedule
- Gallier Hall Projections: Spirits is at the top of the hour at 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm and 10:00pm. A Night at the Circus is on the half-hour at 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm and 9:30pm.
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Silent Disco in Piazza d’Italia: Alternating DJs will be spinning from 6:00-10:00pm nightly. View the full Dohm Collective lineup here.
- Live Drumming Performances: Join Mestre Curtis Pierre and drummers from Casa Samba at 6:30pm, 7:30pm and 8:30pm for performances celebrating Brazilian and New Orleans drumming traditions.
Don't- Miss Moments
- Family Fun: Visit Little LUNA Kids Corner, presented by Ochsner Children’s Hospital, to create shadow puppets with Louisiana Children’s Museum (Lafayette Square). Young Guardians of the Flame and Congo Kids invite children to workshops at 6:30-7:00pm and 7:00-7:30pm to learn about Black Masking Indian culture (Raising Cane’s Block, 400 Lafayette Street).
- Interactive Art: Create your own melodies on the Virtual Krewe of Vaporwave’s laser harp and turn yourself into shimmering particles with David Sullivan’s Pixie Dust.
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Photo Ops: Capture the magic at Stargate and Dream Slide. Tag your photos with #LUNAFete2024 and @lunafete for a chance to be featured!
- Shopping: Browse unique local art at the LUNA Night Market at Lafayette Square and Piazza d’Italia.
- Food: Bring your appetite! There are five food vendors in Lafayette Square and three in Piazza d’Italia.
- Fashion Show: Salon Artist Studio artists in residence Renée Johnson, VanShawn Branch, Nicholas Linson, and Haraji Spadoni will showcase mythology inspired illuminated couture nightly at 6:00pm in Piazza d'Italia with music by Dohm Collective.
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SatNov16
6pm
Tuba Skinny
No cover
SatNov16
10pm
Higher Heights
SunNov17
6PM
Treme Brass Band
SunNov17
9:30PM
Vegas Cola Band
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The Pine Leaf Boys are back at Jazz’n the Vines!
Join us on November 16th for an evening filled with the authentic sounds of Louisiana as the four-time Grammy-nominated Pine Leaf Boys take the Wild Bush stage! This talented band from Southwest Louisiana brings a fresh twist to Cajun music, blending tradition with modern flair. Get ready for a night that bridges generations and showcases the best of Cajun culture at the vineyard!
Gates open at 5 PM, so you can enjoy delightful wine and delicious food from Cured on Columbia. The live music kicks off at 6:30 PM and continues until 9 PM, making it a perfect family-friendly outing under the stars!
Family friendly! Tickets are just $12 for adults, $5 for teens, and free for kids under 12! Plus, don’t miss our ONLINE ONLY special—get 2 tickets and a bottle of wine for only $30. This deal ends at 4pm on show day so don't miss out!
Remember to bring your festival chairs, blankets, and the good vibes (please, no outside alcohol, pets, or bonfires).
Don’t miss the chance to experience the vibrant energy of the Pine Leaf Boys! Come for the music, stay for the wine, and enjoy an unforgettable night at Wild Bush Farm & Vineyard.
About the artist: https://www.pineleafboys.com/
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The Pine Leaf Boys are back at Jazz’n the Vines!
Wild Bush Farm & Vineyard81250 Hwy 1082
Bush, LA 70431
+1 (985) 892-9742
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Careful! These 12 words don’t really mean what everybody thinks
Published on February 12, 2024
Credit: Thiébaud Faix
Many expressions and terms from foreign languages lose their essence in translation when uttered or written in English. Language is not merely a tool for communication; it encapsulates cultural nuances and unique experiences.
Join us as we dive into the intricacies of linguistic diversity, revealing the beauty and subtlety that can be lost when these foreign gems are transposed into the English lexicon.
1Entrée
Credit: Jay Wennington
In the American culinary context, Entrée commonly refers to the main course of a meal. However, the true essence of the word in French translates to "entrance" or "entry," which refers to a first course or an appetizer.
English speakers may unknowingly miss the nuanced French understanding, but French tourists in America are probably already well aware of this situation before ordering food.
2En masse
Credit: Lance Lozano
Keeping on with the French language exploration, we come across the term En Masse, which, in its original language, means "in a mass". While English speakers commonly understand it as a collective gathering or action, the original French expression goes beyond mere numerical quantity, implying a unified, synchronized movement, emphasizing harmony and cohesion within a group.
Lost in translation, this nuance of orchestrated unity is often overshadowed by a simplistic focus on numbers when suggested by its English counterpart.
3Flak
Credit: Cibi Chakravarthi
Originally an abbreviation for Fliegerabwehrkanone, meaning "aircraft defense cannon" in German, "Flak" in English has been repurposed to signify criticism or disapproval, particularly in informal contexts.
The shift from a military, technical term to a colloquial expression alters its essence, losing the gravity and historical context embedded in its German roots. This transformation not only obscures the connection to anti-aircraft weaponry but also dilutes the term's inherent seriousness, giving it a lighter meaning.
4Sayonara
Credit: Jan Tinneberg
When we take a deeper look into the linguistic intricacies between Japanese and English, we unravel the essence of the term sayonara and the nuances that evade an exact translation.
While commonly interpreted as a simple farewell, "sayonara" in Japanese carries a weight of finality and a sense of parting that transcends the casual connotations of the English "goodbye." Rooted in cultural context, this term signifies a more permanent departure, often linked to deep emotions or farewells of a more profound nature.
5Élan
Credit: Braden Collum
Élan is definitely not the most used French word amongst English speakers, but it does pop up occasionally in conversation. It makes this list because, while commonly translated as "enthusiasm" or "momentum" in English, élan in French encapsulates a more profound sense of spirited energy and impetus.
The original term carries a connotation of a dynamic force, an internal drive that propels action with ardor. Lost in translation, the subtleties of this emotional fervor are often diluted. "Élan" embodies a spirited passion, an inner zeal that goes beyond mere enthusiasm, and its unique cultural resonance can be overlooked when expressed in English.
6Look for the cat´s fifth leg
Credit: Manja Vitolic
If expressed literally, some foreign terms aren’t simply lost in translation but beyond translation. The Argentinean expression buscarle la quinta pata al gato, translates to "look for the cat's fifth leg". This curious expression, rich with cultural flavor, denotes the tendency to overcomplicate matters or seek unnecessary complications.
In its native Spanish, the phrase carries a humorous undertone, emphasizing the absurdity of searching for an extra leg on a cat. However, when translated into English, the idiom loses its playful charm and becomes a literal quest for a nonexistent appendage, missing the cultural context that infuses it with humor and insight.
7Like playing piano to a cow
Credit: Markus Gjengaar
Literally meaning "like playing the piano to a cow," this Chinese idiom conveys the futility of explaining something to someone who lacks the capacity to comprehend or appreciate it.
The inherent humor and cultural resonance in the original Mandarin phrase may elude English speakers, as the idiom plays with the absurdity of attempting a futile task.
8To sing the apple
Credit: Edward Cisneros
In the world of French Canadian expressions, the intriguing phrase chanter la pomme carries a cultural resonance often lost in translation. Literally translated as "to sing the apple," this idiom extends beyond its literal interpretation in English.
In its original context, the phrase conveys the act of sweet-talking or praising someone to gain favor or approval. The metaphorical association with singing to an apple adds a whimsical touch to the concept of flattery. Yet, when transposed into English, the idiom loses the playful imagery, and the cultural charm embedded in "chanter la pomme" may be overlooked.
9Let a frog out of your mouth
Credit: Adam Currie
The Finnish expression "letting a frog out your mouth" makes no sense when uttered in English, but it does have a logical explanation in its native tongue, where it means "to say something wrong by mistake which can embarrass or upset someone".
The metaphorical picture of releasing a frog adds a playful touch to the idea of articulating something inconvenient. However, when translated literally into English, the charm of the metaphor is lost, and the idiom's cultural richness escapes comprehension.
10If you´re born to be a tamale, the leaves will fall from the sky
Credit: Stefan Lehner
The Mexican phrase Si naciste para tamal, elote caerá del cielo, means "If you're born to be a tamale, the leaves will fall from the sky".
This idiom is a poetic way of expressing destiny and the idea that if something is meant to be, the universe will conspire to make it happen. The imagery of tamale-making, a cherished tradition in Mexican culture, adds a layer of metaphorical richness.
11A dog in church
Credit: Jamie Street
An idiom that makes no sense in English, the Italian phrase un cane in chiesa, meaning "a dog in a church," describes a sense of discomfort or feeling out of place in a particular situation.
The humor and vivid picture of a dog in a sacred space add a fun touch to the expression. However, when directly translated into English, the idiom loses its cultural connotations.
12Pour water over someone's head
Credit: Jamie Street
While the literal translation of "pouring water over someone's head" might seem senseless in English, the actual meaning in its original Tamil is "to cut off a relationship", which could very well be a logical outcome if someone pours water over somebody else's head.
Beyond the literal interpretation, this Tamil idiom carries a symbolic weight, signifying a moment of frustration or exasperation. The act of pouring water over someone's head becomes a vivid symbol of releasing pent-up emotions or expressing discontent. However, when rendered in English, the idiom loses its cultural depth, and the resonance of water as a cathartic release may not be fully grasped.
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7:30pm
TONIGHT: It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, BEETLEJUICE tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. Playing now until Nov. 17.
- 1111 Canal St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 525-1052
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SNUG HARBOR
UPCOMING EVENTS
Now 7 Nights per Week Again!
NEW SHOW TIMES:
at 7:30pm
& 9:30pm Nightly
Yusa World of Rhythm
Sat Nov 16 @ 7:30 pm
Yusa World of Rhythm
Sat Nov 16 @ 9:30 pm
LOCATION:
SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-949-0696
ADMISSION:
GENERAL SEATING
$20.00 - $40.00
SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-949-0696 to purchase tickets
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1001 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116
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2836 Lasalle Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70115
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Skate Country, located at 1100 Terry Parkway in Terrytown,
Skate Country is open from 8-11 p.m. on Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. on Fridays and from 1-10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission prices range from $8 to $15, and skate rentals are $5.
Skate Country’s schedule offers the following events:
- “Adult Night” from 8-11 p.m. Thursdays
- “Top Music Chart Night” from 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
- “Family Matinee” from 1-3:30 p.m. and 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
“Sunday Night Skate” from 7-10 p.m. Sunday.
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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
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Takin' It to the Streets
Weekly Brass Band events:
Mondays - Big 6 Brass Band at Da Jump Off Lounge (1901 N. Claiborne Ave.) - 9pm
Tuesdays - TBC Brass Band at Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) - 9pm
Tuesdays - Sporty's Brass Band at Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude Ave) - 9pm
Tuesdays - Brass Band at Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) - 10pm
Wednesdays - New Breed Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9:30pm
Thursdays - Brass-A-Holics at Jazz Playhouse (300 Bourbon St.) - 7:30pm
Thursdays - Where Y'At Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9pm
Fridays - Sporty's Brass Band at Brass Hall (1104 Decatur St.) - 9pm
Fridays - Trumpet Slim & Brass Flavor at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm
Saturdays - Marigny Street Brass Band at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm
Saturdays - City of Trees Brass Band at Maison (508 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm
Sundays - Brass Band Sundays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 10pm
Sundays - Street Legends Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10:30pm
Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf (907 S. Peters St) - 10:30pm
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NATIONAL FAST FOOD DAY
On November 16th, food lovers get a dose of their favorite convenience food. Whether they use the drive-thru, dine-in, or get it to go, National Fast Food Day calls for us to grilled, fried, and broiled menu staples.
First popularized in the United States in the 1950s, fast food is considered any meal with low preparation time and served to a customer in a packaged form. The meal makes for quick dine-in, take-out or take-away. Most fast-food restaurants offer drive-thru service.
Merriam-Webster dictionary first recognized the term "fast food" in 1951.
Following World War I, automobiles became popular and more affordable. At that time, restaurants introduced the drive-in.
Much like today's food trucks, Walter Anderson first began selling hamburgers out of an old streetcar body at a Wichita intersection. Despite the limited menu, the hamburgers were a crowd-pleaser. When the popularity of his hamburgers grew, Anderson partnered with E.W. Ingram and opened the first White Castle in 1921 in Wichita, Kansas. These enterprising restauranteurs opened the first fast-food business, selling hamburgers for 5¢ each.
The United States hosts the largest fast food industry in the world. American fast-food restaurants are located in over 100 countries.
Fun fact: The first Happy Meal was served in June of 1979.
While fast food began as sandwiches and sides, the menus expanded over time. Today fast food includes fish, a variety of fried chicken, tacos, pizza, and a wide selection of sides. Sodas quench the thirst and desserts sweeten the menu. From ice cream and shakes to pies and cakes, fast food delivers.
As times changed, restaurants added breakfast items to the menu, too. Expanding their hours increased their workforce and their menu options, as well. However, not all fast-food chains offer breakfast.
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Domingo is the Spanish word for Sunday:
- Domingo: The Spanish word for Sunday, pronounced "doh-ming-oh"
- Origin: Comes from the Latin dies dominĭcus, which means "day of the Lord"
- Significance: Has strong Christian connotations, and is a day for religious observance and church services
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November 16th Celebrated History
1801
The New York Evening Post published its first issue. Established by Alexander Hamilton as a way to provide a Federalist viewpoint, the Post is now the oldest continuously running newspaper in the United States.
1920
Pitney Bowes introduces the first commercially available postage meter in the world, the Model M.
1965
The Soviet Union launches Venera 3 space probe with a mission to land on the planet Venus. On March 1, 1966, the space probe impacted Venus, but due to communication system failure, no data was returned.
1972
NASA launches Skylab's third crewed mission from Cape Canaveral, Florida. A three-person crew completed the 84-day space flight, the longest on record until 1995.
November 16th Celebrated Birthdays
Mary Peabody Mann - 1806
She and her husband, Horace Mann, were proponents of free education for all. Together they studied educational methods and applied them in the schools they established. Even after her husband's death, she continued the work and even published a book about Friedrich Froebel's ideas about kindergarten.
David Kalakaua - 1836
In 1874, Kalakaua was elected king of Hawaii. However, his reign was marked by corruption and mismanagement. He died in 1891.
William C. Handy - 1873
The career of the self-proclaimed Father of the Blues spanned for more than 66 years. In that time, he encouraged other blues musicians and singers while continuing to write and perform.
Mary Margaret McBride - 1899
The radio commentator and journalist conducted over 1200 interviews during her career.
Amy Applegren - 1926
For nine years, the left-handed pitcher dominated the mound in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Lawrence Dawsey - 1967
Dawsey played eight seasons as a wide receiver in the NFL. In 2009, he became the Co-offensive Coordinator for the Florida Seminoles.
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Did you know, that the Muffuletta was originated/invented at a bakery owned by the Ruffino’s here in the French Quarter, New Orleans in the 1890s ?
And that the Muffuletta is actually older than the Po-boy ?
My great great grandfather Giuseppe Ruffino (born in Cinisi,Sicily) ultimately founded the Ruffino’s bakery on St. Philip st in 1907.
The legendary Muffuletta is an original Sicilian/New Orleans creation and will endure for lifetimes to come.
Only in New Orleans.
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Henry Ford built a car out of hemp plastic that ran on hemp fuel almost a century ago.
Ford's 1941 bioplastic Model T was made of hemp, flax, wheat, and spruce pulp, which made the car lighter than fiberglass and ten times tougher than steel, wrote the New York Times on February 2, 1941. The car ran on ethanol made from hemp or other agricultural waste.
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In 1924, the Blattnerphone, an early magnetic tape recorder, revolutionized the way audio was recorded and played back. Developed by Dr. Kurt Stille and Louis Blattner, this innovative technology was one of the first to use steel tape for magnetic recording, which allowed for more reliable and higher-quality sound reproduction compared to the previously used methods like phonograph records. The device was a breakthrough in the field of audio technology, offering a level of fidelity and convenience that had previously been unattainable.
The Blattnerphone was primarily used by the BBC and other broadcasters to record radio programs for later rebroadcasting, especially for international transmission. Before the advent of tape recorders, radio broadcasts had to be done live or recorded onto fragile discs, which were cumbersome to transport and had limited durability. The Blattnerphone’s magnetic tape allowed for better sound quality and the ability to store recordings for future use, enabling broadcasters to transmit programs to other countries and preserve content for later airings. This capability was especially important for organizations like the BBC, which had a global reach and needed a reliable system for recording and distributing their broadcasts.
While the Blattnerphone was an important step in the development of magnetic recording technology, it was not without its challenges. The steel tape used in the recorder was prone to stretching and wear, and the devices were large and expensive. Nonetheless, it paved the way for future advancements in audio recording, eventually leading to the development of more practical and efficient systems, including reel-to-reel tape recorders and, later, the cassette tape. The Blattnerphone remains a fascinating part of the history of sound recording, marking the beginning of a technological evolution that would transform the media and entertainment industries.
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2A Events
𝐖𝐡𝐨'𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝?!
When: Nov. 16-17 - Sat. 9-5; Sun. 10-4
Where: Lamar-Dixon Expo
Admission: Adults $10; 6-11 $2 (Cash at the door)
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LSU Football
LSU and Florida will meet at 2:30 p.m. CT on November 16 in Gainesville
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Gretna Farmer’s Market
Event Date:
Saturday 16
from 8:30 am - 12:30 am
Gretna Market
301 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
| Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna. | |
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Mid-City, Thursday Farmers Market in New OrleansNext Market: November 14, 2024
3 pm - 7 pm
Lafitte Greenway
500 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway at the Bayou
Directions and Parking
The Thursday Market is located in Mid-City on the Lafitte Greenway, right by the start of Bayou St. John. Across from Parkway Bakery and Tavern, the market is at the intersection of Lafitte Ave and N Norman C Francis Parkway. Parkway Bakery graciously allows our shoppers to utilize their parking lot until 7 pm. There is street parking available, but please be diligent in following the parking signs as there are several No Parking areas around the market.
RTA bus route 32: Leonidas-Treme passes right by market! Click here to view more details.
Hours
The Thursday Mid-City market is currently operating under regular hours of 3-7pm (March 14th, 2024 - October 31st, 2024). Thursday winter market hours of 3-6pm will resume in on November 7th, 2024 following the time change of Daylight Saving Time.
No Cash? No Problem!
All of our vendors accept cash and tokens. Swipe for tokens on-site at the orange Welcome Tent with debit, credit, or EBT SNAP.
Shop with SNAP!
Market Umbrella implements fresh food incentive programs such as Market Match, which doubles SNAP dollars spent at market for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. Starting January 1st, 2023, market match will be unlimited, allowing us to match each EBT dollar being swiped for on-site at the orange Welcome Tent.
Between June and the end of November, certified market vendors accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers for both seniors and WIC participants. Market Umbrella is able to double FMNP benefits with tokens on-site at the Welcome Tent.
Location on the Lafitte Greenway
In the fall of 2020, the Thursday market moved to its new home in New Orleans' vibrant Mid-City neighborhood! Located at the Lafitte Greenway and Bayou St. John, it operates year-round.
Check out the responses to Lafitte Greenway's public survey regarding use of the new Lafitte Greenway Plaza - we are thrilled about the overwhelming support for a farmers market in the space!
Mid-City Vendors Scheduled for
Thursday
Applied Arts Coffee
Buttery Spell
Casa Borrega
Chickadee Natives
Costantini Pasta
Gingerbooch
Honest Foods Company
Helens House Bread for the Soul
Indian Springs Farmers Association
Isabel's Tamales and Produce
Johndales Farm
JuiceSEE
Know Dat Grow Dat
L'Hoste Citrus
Latino Snacks
Leo's Bread
Micro Pharms
Monica's Okra World
Mycelium Express
NOLA Botanical Tea
Paella Nola
Paw Paw's Donuts
Pearl River Pastures
Pete & Clara's Seafood
Power's Beekeepers
Que Pasta Nola
River Queen Greens
Roulaison Distilling Co
Sassy Cajun Spices
Slicey McSlicer Knife Sharpening
SPROUT Nola
Star Nursery
The Snoball Lady's Wheelhouse
T&R Dairy
Take Box
Too Tall
VEGGI Farmers Cooperative
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Neighborhood Summit! By popular demand, the Summit will return to the Ernest Morial Convention Center (900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130) on Saturday, November 16th from 9AM - 1PM.
The annual Neighborhood Summit celebrates the strength, history, and diversity of our city's neighborhoods, bringing together community leaders, non-profit agencies, and City government.
At the Summit, attendees will be able to attend workshops ranging from Public Safety to Infrastructure to Quality of Life. Several City departments and agencies will be included in the Summit resource fair. Dozens of free prizes, giveaways, and attraction passes will also be available!
Complimentary breakfast will be served starting at 8AM, with complimentary lunch later in the agenda. The first 500 registrants will receive free parking. The first 350 registrants will receive free attraction passes.
BRIDGE: A Community Partnership for Equitable Climate Action and Public Health
Bridging the gap between Climate Change and Determinants of Health in South Louisiana is a research study designed to understand the current health status of the community, gaps in health/healthcare access, and strategies for addressing climate and environmental change. The workshop will discuss health, social determinants of health, and climate-change impacts on daily life as well as strategies to improve health through environmental change.
Infrastructure: A Candid Conversation on Street & Drainage Repairs
Engage in dialogue with the Department of Public Works and the Sewerage and Water Board as they present current initiatives to improve the city’s road infrastructure.
Learn How We Embrace, Elevate, and Sustain Our Culture Together
Join us for an engaging and collaborative workshop in New Orleans designed for artists, cultural producers, and tourism professionals. Hosted by the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund and the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy, this workshop will explore innovative strategies to enhance sustainable tourism while supporting our vibrant cultural sectors.
Our Next Generation of Scientists: Researching Our Drinking Water Quality and Water Systems
CSED Environmental Research Internship is a year-round education and community, beyond the school day, initiative to encourage high school students to gain hands-on environmental research using community science experiments and activities addressing the stressors of our local drinking water quality and water systems affecting our New Orleans neighborhoods.
Advancing Public Safety in Our Neighborhoods
Attendees will learn about the city's latest strategies and initiatives to prevent, reduce, and end gun violence in New Orleans.
A Collaboration of Affordable Housing Initiatives
The session will be on initiatives to combat the affordable housing crisis and how collaboration with partnering agencies generate leverage funding.
Tools for Effective Community Engagement and Organizing
Despite advances in technology, getting people to work together for a public good still comes down to a few, universally basic foundational concepts. In this session, you will explore the three most critical abilities you need to hone if you want to increase/improve your effectiveness at mobilizing others to act with you as an organized group.
To Protect or Not to Protect: Major Coastal Projects that will Protect New Orleans are on the Line
New Orleans continues to experience rapid coastal land loss, deteriorating critical protection needed in the face of rising seas and stronger storms. While major plans are in place for large-scale restoration projects to help New Orleans build resilience, these projects are not guaranteed and unfortunately, several of them are at a standstill. Join us to learn what is at stake and how you can help ensure that these projects get built for the people, wildlife and economy of the Greater New Orleans region. Sign-up opportunity for educational coastal field trips will be available.
Quality of Life: City Services that Impact You Daily
Learn about the methods of the Department of Sanitation, Department of Code Enforcement, and Department of Safety & Permits and their day-to-day effect on your community.
Summit FAQs
What is the Neighborhood Summit and why should I attend?
The Neighborhood Summit is an annual one-day professional development conference that connects neighborhood leaders, provides opportunities to develop skills, increases access to information, and builds a more unified platform for partnership. The summit is one of the key programs through which our resident leaders get to learn more about how to better engage with city departments, non-profit agencies, philanthropic organizations, and amongst themselves. At the Summit, attendees will be able to attend workshops ranging from Public Safety to Infrastructure to Quality of Life. Several City departments and agencies will be included in the Summit resource fair. Dozens of free prizes, giveaways, and attraction passes will also be available!
Is the event free, including the meals?
The Neighborhood Summit is a FREE event! Breakfast and lunch are included and are also free of charge.
How many years has the Neighborhood Summit been put on?
We are excited to be hosting the Annual Neighborhood Summit for the 13th consecutive year!
Is parking available?
Yes! Parking is available for the first 500 attendees.
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Tulane Football
Game Time Announcement
The Wave will take on Navy at 11 AM CT on ESPN2
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Join us every Saturday,
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for over 80 local artisan vendors, including produce, prepared foods, jewelry, art, crafts, plants, music and more!
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Orleans Parish Appreciation Days 2024 On the second Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Zoo. On the third Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Insectarium. On the fourth Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Aquarium. *Program shifts up a week to account for Thanksgiving & Christmas break
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Paul Mauffray
I am happy to announce a concert of
Baroque Concertos & Solo Cantatas
presented by Symphony Chorus of New Orleans
and Lexus of New Orleans,
Sunday, November 17th at 5 pm
at St. Mary's Assumption Church
923 Josephine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
with music by Bach, Corelli, Handel, & Vivaldi
performed by
Jacob Huffty (baritone) & Casey Kearney Hudson (oboe)
Bach - Cantata 82 Ich habe genug
Nicole Heinen (soprano) & Patrick Smithers (trumpet)
Bach - Cantata 51 Jauchzet Gott
Michael Bauer (organ)
and
Paul Mauffray (harpsichord)
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The Desert Nudes ride into the Nola Brewing on Sunday for a few hours of cowboy songs. Saddle up and bring the family for this FREE SHOW!!! 5-8pm, see ya there.
NOLA Brewing
3025 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115-1039, United States
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Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from
10 am to 3 pm for an authentic
Louisiana Jazz Brunch.
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JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS
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10 am – 3 pm
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Heart & Soul
Songs of Hoagy Carmichael
Paul Soniat John Parker Rich Look Alden Hagardorn Heidi & Philip Melancon
Sunday November 17th
7 o’clock . . . $20
Monkey Hill Bar & Theater 6100 Magazine New Orleans Reservations: 504-202-0986 or “melonsongs@gmail.com"
Hoagy Carmichael sported the easy-going, everyman demeanor and philosophy of America’s heartland. Musician, composer, actor and writer Hoagy was one of the most successful entertainers of the 1930s and 40s. He recorded hundreds of songs, and several are most popular in the American songbook: Stardust, Heart and Soul, Georgia and The Nearness of You. Throw in In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening, Lazy Bones, Skylark, Ole Buttermilk Sky, Up the Lazy River and get set for a historically and musically entertaining evening.
Join Heidi, John, Paul, Rich, Alden, Dave, and Phil as we close out our Fall Songwriters Series with three nights of Hoagy’s music. Add the comedy of Chris Champagne under the stars of Monkey Hill and … “that old Rockin’ Chair won’t get ya.”
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Here’s the Saints’ full 2024 schedule in list format
Regular season
Week 11: vs. Cleveland Browns, noon, Sunday, Nov. 17 (FOX)
Week 12: BYE
Week 13: vs. Los Angeles Rams, 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1 (FOX)
Week 14: at New York Giants, noon, Sunday, Dec. 8 (FOX)
Week 15: vs. Washington Commanders, noon, Dec. 15 (FOX)
Week 16: at Green Bay Packers (Monday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 23 (ESPN)
Week 17: vs. Las Vegas Raiders, noon, Sunday, Dec. 29 (FOX)
Week 18: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD, Saturday or Su
nday, Jan. 4-5. (TBD)
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The Old Farmers Almanac
The Leonid Meteor Shower is headed our way! Look for roughly 10 meteors per minute to grace our night skies on November 17-18. Best time to spot 'em is predawn on the 18th, and you're going to get the best views looking towards the south.
The bright moonlight might make it hard to see the meteors this year, but follow these tips from astronomer Bob Berman, and you'll know everything you need to know to get the best glimpse.
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Harahan Farmers Market
- weekly on Sunday
- Address: 6601 10th Street, Harahan, LA
- Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Price: FREE
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Pups & Pints at Chafunkta Brewing Co.
- Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
- Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Price: Free
- Chafunkta Brewing Company
- 69123 Skybrook Rd., Mandeville, LA 70471
- (985) 869-0716
Make your Sunday a true FUNDAY with Chafunkta Brewery's "Pups and Pints," every Sunday! Bring your dog to the brewery on Sundays and your second pint is free. Don't have a pup or can't bring one? That's OK, as 10% of ALL SALES will go to the Northshore Humane Society.
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NOLA Jitterbugs
Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
Tickets
nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php
Public
Join the award-winning (1st place, baby!) NOLA Jitterbugs for a 6-week series with live music in the last class!
Our live music classes with local musicians and culture bearers, as well as our overall emphasis on music appreciation is what makes our lessons stand out among the rest!
Starts at The Contemporary Arts Center!
6-7pm Intro to Swing
For total beginners to swing dancing or dancing of any kind. Also for those looking to refresh their basics and learn some ragtime dances. We use these pre-swing era dances to teach beginners how to step on rhythm, step on rhythm while connected to another person, how to connect in order to lead or follow, you'll learn to syncopate your footwork, and then we'll slowly start to let go of one hand and create the beginnings of what will eventually be a bad-ass swing out.
7:30-8:30 Lindy Hop Vocab - Intermediate Level
This class is gonna give you some must know moves, some technique, some philosophy, and of course, we'll continue to clarify and polish up your swing outs.
No partner required to take either of these classes. Come alone or with friends!
SIGN UP HERE:
https://nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php
- 900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 528-3805
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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
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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,November 18
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.
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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
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Come and dance...
Bring veils, zils, and your hips to do lots of shimmies.
$18 per class, $60 per month
10 classes for $120
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- 6711 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 733-2248
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Loyola - College of Music and Media
Ensembles, ensembles, ensembles! Starting tomorrow, November is packed with fantastic concerts you won’t want to miss:
Jazz Ensemble
11/19 | 7:30 p.m. | Roussel Hall
Crescent Collective Vocal Jazz Ensemble
11/21 | 7:30 p.m. | Nunemaker
Concert Band
11/21 | 7:30 p.m. | Roussel Hall
Wind Ensemble & Honor Band
11/23 | 3 p.m. | Roussel Hall
- 6363 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 865-3038
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LSU Handles Kansas State in Road Opener, 76-65
ULM
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
Presented by
W, 95-60
Sun.
Nov 10
vs.
Alabama State
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
W, 74-61
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Nov 14
at
Kansas State
Manhattan, Kan. (Bramlage Coliseum)
W, 76-65
Tue.
Nov 19
vs.
Charleston Southern
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
7:00 pm CT
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New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
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MUSEUM
10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*
BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN
10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week
CAFE NOMA
10 am–4 pm, Tuesday–Sunday, and Private Events
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Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
3000 Downs Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70003-3957,
United States
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German Coast
Farmers Market-
Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
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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 20
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Wed, Nov 27
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Interested
Dec 2024
Wed, Dec 4
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Interested
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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
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FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents
10:00 am
Ogden Museum of
Southern Art
925 Camp St.
New Orleans LA 70130
If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.
. Purchase tickets in advance.
Who
All ages
Cost
Free for La. Residents
How
RESERVE TIMED
TICKETS HERE
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- Comedy club
- 609 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1612, United States, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 444-9553
9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
(Entry at 8:00 pm
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Jazz Ambassadors
FREE CONCERT
The Next Generation Jazz Band of New Orleans will be opening for the Jazz Ambassadors.
The Jazz Ambassadors is the United States Army’s premier big band. This 19-member ensemble, formed in 1969, has received great acclaim both at home and abroad performing America’s original art form, jazz.
The Next Generation Jazz Band is a local community big band made up of student musicians. The big band is made up of some of the best young musicians in the surrounding area. Performing as special guests will be Wendell Brunious and Walter Harris from Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
- Nov 20 2024
- Event Starts
- 7:30 PM
- Doors Open
- 6:30 PM
- Ticket Prices
- FREE. RESERVATION REQUIRED
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THURSDAYS ARE FOR LOCALS 🤍4557 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
SPOTTED TONGUE is a new popup serving delicious veggie-forward Filipino food. We open at 4PM, drink specials at the bar. Come thru and if you’re local, don’t forget your ID! Free admission for Orleans Parish residents (plus Arabi & Chalmette!)
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Since the inception of the Krewe of Red Beans, the Treme Brass Band has been a cornerstone for our group. It is a dream-come-true for us to host them every Thursday beginning tonight! Join us 6 to 8 pm!
3300 Royal St
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COME IN FOR
WINE DOWN
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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
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
Friday Night Wine School - Perfect Wines for A Grateful Gathering
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Friday Night Wine School - Perfect Wines for A Grateful Gathering
Fri Nov 15, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CST Swirl, 70119
Join us for our attendance-limited, signup-only Friday night tasting! Tastings are held on the back patio with a max of 10 people per time slot.
No matter what you call it, the 4th Thursday in November has always been one of our favorite holidays at Swirl because it is one single day where we stop everything we're doing and celebrate life and relationships with food, wine, family and great friends. There are no obligatory presents involved, just maybe the gift of something you've cooked, a bottle of nice wine for the host and your presence at the table. We consider it our job to make you look good and drink well on that special Thursday. So this year we are getting a headstart for those of you who like to prepare early!
Julia Child famously said that "a party without cake is just a meeting," and we believe a dinner party without a good bottle of wine is just another meal. While we love putting together a crowd-pleasing menu and surrounding ourselves with those we hold dear, a great bottle of wine is the icing on the cake and we know that sometimes making those choices can be overwhelming. So we hope you'll join Wesley from Vino Wholesale as we taste through some of our favorite food-friendly wines that would be just perfect for your gathering. There's sure to be a sparkling, whites, reds, maybe a rosé? We'll discuss food pairings so bring your questions and even your menus, we are here to help!
Speaking of food pairings...this year we are doing a holiday recipe challenge! Send us your favorite, tried and true recipe for your gathering. We'll pick our 5 favorite entries and pair wines with them to present at our Grateful Gatherings tasting on 11/15. We're looking for appetizers, mains, sides and desserts - vegan, vegetarian, meat, fish, poultry, whatever...Wesley and I will select the recipes and pair the wines. Send me an email, beth@swirlnola.com, with the subject "Holiday Recipe Challenge" to enter your recipe - complete recipes only please, with ingredients and instructions, we will share these the night of the event and send you our pairing recommendation if your recipe gets chosen.
-All ticket sales are final.
-We will hold our tastings outside on the patio from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on Fridays weather permitting, if it rains we move inside to the back of the shop.
-Your $5 tasting fee is refunded when you purchase a bottle of wine from the tasting. Limit 1 refund per bottle per customer.
-Please arrive 5 minutes early for your time slot, as we may not be able to move you to another spot.
-No waiting in line for your taste of wine in a plastic cup and snippet of info. During your time slot, you will have the presenter's undivided attention as you learn about and taste the wines from Riedel glassware.
-When your tasting is over, you can browse and shop or enjoy a glass or bottle at our indoor and outdoor tables.
Location
Swirl, 70119
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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Blue Nile
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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!
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Friday, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00 PM (CT)NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans • New Orleans LA Get my tickets
NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans
- 317 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70112
- Friday
- 22
- 7:00 PM
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Lakeside Shopping Center
'Tis the season! Join Lakeside Shopping Center as we welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus with their friends Rudolph, Frosty and other Christmas favorites!
Tickets are $20 per family of 5 to attend and include one food voucher per family pass and train tickets for all children in your party.
Visit https://www.lakesideshopping.com/santasarrival for more info and to purchase your tickets!
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Save the Date for Bayou St. John Friendsgiving! 🌿
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: The Broadside
Celebrate the spirit of community and ecological stewardship this November 23 at the Bayou St. John Friendsgiving fundraiser! This inaugural event supports the Friends of Bayou St. John’s mission to preserve and protect our beloved bayou. Our goal is to raise $50,000. As we encounter increasing financial challenges, your support is essential in helping us sustain our mission to preserve and protect our beloved bayou and to continue the Bayou Boogaloo Music Festival!
Funds raised will directly support expanded litter and invasive species cleanups, environmental education programs, native planting and beautification efforts, and the creation of a new hotline to report litter and invasive species in Bayou St. John. Additionally, your support will help ensure that next year’s Bayou Boogaloo Festival is our best yet!
Join us for a night of live music, comedy, cabaret and silent and live auctions filled with local treasures—all while supporting a cleaner, healthier Bayou St. John for all New Orleanians.
🎉 Event Highlights:
- Live & Silent Auctions – Bid on local art, dining experiences, hotel stays, and more.
- VIP Hour – From 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, enjoy a special Friendsgiving experience with complimentary food and cocktails.
- Performances – Delight in music, comedy, and entertainment that captures the spirit of our beloved Bayou Boogaloo Festival.
How You Can Help:
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Donate to the Auction – We’re seeking items, food, and drink contributions. Showcase your business or craft by contributing to our auction, and be recognized at the event and on our social media. All donations are tax deductible. If you are interested in donating an auction item please fill out the form here. If you are interested in donating food/drink items please fill out the form here. Please submit all donations by November 11!
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Join Our Membership Program – Members enjoy exclusive offers from local partners and Bayou Boogaloo benefits while supporting bayou preservation efforts year-round. To find out more and join, please follow the link here.
Help us keep the Bayou Boogaloo legacy alive and our bayou community thriving! Mark your calendars for November 23 for a Friendsgiving filled with purpose and joy! Tickets go on sale Stay tuned for more information!
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New Orleans Jazz Club 11-24
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.
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To our annual, coveted Vintage Champagne Tasting!
BUY TICKETS HERE
Tickets are capped and will run out, so don't wait!
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A Tribute to the Queen: Irma Thomas
November 27th | Tipitina's
Tipitina’s, in collaboration with producer Sonny Schneidau, is thrilled to announce A Tribute to the Queen – Irma Thomas, a special event honoring the legendary Soul Queen of New Orleans. This one-night-only tribute will showcase performances by Irma Thomas herself, alongside a star-studded lineup of female artists who will honor her legacy by performing her most beloved songs. Among the performers are Galactic, Ani DiFranco, Marcia Ball, Jelly Joseph, Erica Falls, Leyla McCalla, Joy Clark, Susan Cowsill, Gabrielle Cavassa, Sierra Green and Jolynda “Kiki” Chapman. Irma Thomas, joined by Galactic, will also preview songs from their forthcoming album Audience With The Queen, set for release in 2025.
A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic.
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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!
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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.
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The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Lobby Lighting Ceremony
Join us for the 2024 Lobby Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 3rd at 5pm! Enjoy complementary champagne and toast to the start of the Holiday season at The Roosevelt New Orleans.
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Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy and Health Department Announce Developing Series of Free Narcan and Stop the Bleed Trainings for Hospitality Workers
NEW ORLEANS – The Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy, in collaboration with the Health Department, is excited to announce a developing series of Narcan and Stop the Bleed trainings to equip hospitality workers with critical, life-saving skills. These free trainings will provide participants with the knowledge to respond effectively to overdose incidents and severe injuries, helping to make the nightlife community safer. To maximize accessibility, trainings will be scheduled in neighborhoods across the city.
Narcan training sessions will include free Narcan for all participants, while Stop the Bleed training will cover essential skills for managing bleeding emergencies. As an extra incentive to participate, The Broadside will offer free movie tickets to a screening at the Broad Theater for the first 15 attendees at each of their hosted sessions.
Upcoming Training Schedule
- Tuesday 12/3/2024 at 3 p.m. - Stop the Bleed Training at Phoenix Bar, 941 Elysian Fields Avenue
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- Tuesday 12/10/2024 at 3 p.m. - Narcan Training at Downtown Tattoos & Piercings, 501 Frenchmen Street
- Tuesday 12/17/2024 at 3 p.m. - Narcan Training at The Broadside, 600 N. Broad Street
- Wednesday 1/8/2025 at 6 p.m. - Narcan Training at Sports Drink, 1042 Toledano Street
- Monday 1/13/2025 at 3 p.m. - Stop the Bleed Training at The Broadside, 600 North Broad Street
"Bystanders hold the power to change the outcome of a crisis. Awareness and training can create a community of lifesavers,” said Summer Lander, Opioid Outreach and Education Coordinator at the New Orleans Health Department.
“Hospitality workers are on the front lines of our nightlife, and we’re committed to providing them with the resources they need to respond to emergencies,” said Julia Heath, Policy and Outreach Manager at the Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy. “Through this training series, we’re empowering them with the essential skills and confidence needed to handle life-threatening situations.”
For more information or to volunteer a nightlife business to host a training, contact nighttime@nola.gov
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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
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Mid-City Art Studios NOLA
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Our annual Open Studios event is fast approaching. This year we have two dates, November 9th and December 7th. Come see what we have been making all year and buy some art just in time for the holidays. 4436 Toulouse St. 10-4pm
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2024 Full Moon schedule
(all times Eastern)
- Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. Cold Moon
Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill.
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Handel's Messiah - 7:00 pm on Saturday, December 14 at St. Domenic Catholic Church (Harrison Ave) and 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 15 at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church (Joseph St).
Click the auditions link to get information on singing Messiah with us!
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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.
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Super Bowl LIX may happen more than three weeks before Fat Tuesday, but the host committee wants to make sure the city -- and the throngs of visitors in town for the NFL's championship game -- get the carnival experience.
The day before the game, February 8, there will be a Mardi Gras-style parade complete with elaborate floats, marching bands, and throws.
Our partners at NOLA.com report details of the parade are still being finalized, but float-builder Barry Kern says it will likely be a 20-float parade made up of signature floats from various krewes.
And because it is not an official carnival parade, corporate sponsors will also be a part of it.
Todd Graves, founder of Baton Rouge-based Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, will serve as grand marshal.
Rather than follow one of the traditional Mardi Gras routes, the Super Bowl parade will line up on Elysian Fields in the Marigny, parade up Decatur Street along the French Quarter, then take Tchoupitoulas St. to Poydras, turn up to St. Charles Ave., then proceed along St. Charles to St. Joseph St. just before reaching Harmony Circle.
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NFL on FOX
WE GOT NEXT.
See you in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX on FOX
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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.
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Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
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