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NATIONAL SPIRIT OF '45 DAY
National Spirit of '45 Day honors the can-do attitude of an entire generation affected by the trials and hardships of World War II. Observed every year on August 14, communities around the country hold events and memorials. Each one honors those who have inspired us, sacrificed, and preserved our nation for future generations.
The day ideally sets out to illustrate the people of the Greatest Generation. Over the years, iconic images have been imprinted on our minds. However, they only tell a part of the story. Still, thousands more remain to be told. Spirit of '45 Day urges us to explore the history. Listen to the stories. Get involved and help preserve the memories of those who lived it.
Around the world, servicemen and women stepped up to the task in the Pacific, Europe, the Mediterranean or Africa. At home, men and women provided valuable food, parts, and labor. Everyone did their part. The youngest of them managed farm work and took on duties on the homefront. Often, supplies of certain items were low - rubber for tires or leather for shoes for example. And gas, too. Rationing was not uncommon.
The generation innovated. They sacrificed. And roles shifted. While they did, technology advanced, too. As a result, manufacturing faced a new horizon.
Those motivated to do their duty often did so a personal cost. While migrating great distances, sometimes the only means of communication was the post office. Journalists filled in the blanks via radio and newspaper. Their words filled the airwaves or emptied bottles of ink onto pages with their stories. And the nation paid attention.
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PLAY IN THE SAND DAY
Today is August 11 on the National Day Calendar and we are celebrating Play in the Sand Day to remind people to get outside, enjoy the sunshine, and create some fun in the sand.
Get ready to dig deep and sink your feet into Play in the Sand Day! Each year on August 11, we're heading outside to play on a beach, at a park, or in our backyard to enjoy the summer sunshine, while playing in the sand.
Playing in the sand is the perfect activity for anyone to release some creativity and have fun. Playing in sand is one of the simplest ways to relax and enjoy the summertime weather. This is one carefree activity that brings back happy childhood memories, while making new ones! Plus, it’s inexpensive and requires no special skills. It also offers several benefits for both children and adults.
5 Health Benefits of Playing in Sand
- Stimulates senses. Touching sand and stimulates senses and enhances sensory development. The texture of the sand, the sound it makes when moved, and the feeling of it running through fingers heighten sensory nervous system. The sensation of playing the sand becomes very relaxing and can be therapeutic for some.
- Promotes creativity and Imagination. Every time you play with sand, you start with a blank canvas of creativity and imagination. You never really know what you are going to build until you start building until you begin. The imagination of building sandcastles and sculptures promote creative critical thinking and planning skills.
- Promotes physical exercise. Building sand structures and playing in the sand is a great way to get exercise. Whether you are sitting still or playing a beach game, your muscles are moving and stretching. In fact, you might be surprised to feel how many muscles you use after a day on the beach.
- Boosts mental health. As you explore and play in the sand, your body becomes naturally relaxed. The sunshine and fresh air will boost your mood, which makes your day more enjoyable. You start to notice the natural beauty around you and a calmness takes over.
- Promotes bonding. Playing in the sand is a great way to spend time with family and friends. Whether you are building something out of sand, playing a game, or simply looking at the texture of sand, you are sharing time together and maki
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He started Paw Paw’s Donuts in 2021 with a doughnut giveaway outside the Hey! Café coffee shop on the Lafitte Greenway after Hurricane Ida. It has since made a name at events and pop-ups and for its Carnival time king cakes.
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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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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NOLA Pickle Fest
The pickleball tournament returns with divisions for various skill levels for men’s, women’s and mixed doubles and brackets for open competition and 40 years old and up. The event also features music by Bag of Donuts, DJs, parties, food trucks, vendors, raffles and a silent auction. At Mardi Gras World Wednesday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 11. The event is organized by the Brees Dream Foundation. Register and find information at nolapicklefest.com.
1. Are tickets required for entry into the venue?
a. The event is open to the public to come watch the action.
i. Admission on Saturday, August 10 will be $10 per person and paid at the door. Children 10 and under are free. Buy tickets here
ii. Admission is free Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.
2. Where is the event located?
a. Address: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 900 Convention Center Blvd - New Orleans, LA – 70130
b. In Halls E & F
3. Where can I park?
a. Parking is available in Lot F. Lot F is across the street from Hall H, and is accessible from Calliope St.
4. What is the parking rate?
a. $23.00 per day
b. Parking Link to purchase parking in advance: https://app.parkmobile.io/venue/new-orleans-ernest-n-morial-convention-center/events
5. What are the security procedures?
a. Visual Check upon entry
6. Clear bag policy?
a. Clear bags are not required
7. Are you allowed to bring your own chair?
a. Yes, a small personal folding chair.
8. Prohibited Items:
a. Illegal substances
b. No weapons of any kind are permitted on MCCNO property (except for authorized law enforcement personnel that are in a working capacity. L.A. R.S. 14:95, L.A. R.S. 40:1379.3, La. R.S. 40:1796.)
c. Animals (except for service dogs)
d. Bats/Club/Poles/Sticks
e. Beach balls
f. Contraband
g. Fireworks/Projectiles
h. Glass
i. Helium balloons
j. Laser pointers
k. Stickers
l. Unauthorized marketing/soliciting/vending
m. Any other item(s) deemed unacceptable by Venue Management
9. Are you allowed to bring food and beverages?
a. You can bring your own empty water bottle. There are water bottle refill stations throughout the convention center.
b. Food and drink storage containers (cooler, ice chest, etc.) are not allowed in the building
10. What time are doors opening for the tournament?
a. 7:00 AM – Thursday
b. 7:00 AM – Friday
c. 7:00 AM – Saturday
d. 7:00 AM – Sunday
11. What are the tournament event times?
a. 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Thursday
b. 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Friday
c. 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Saturday
d. 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Sunday
12. How can I become a sponsor of the event?
a. Email: info@drewbrees.com
13. Where is the restroom?
a. Inside Halls E and F and in the Hall E and F lobby
14. Is there a championship court?
a. Yes, surrounded by Mardi Gras floats with general seating behind each baseline.
b. This year, we are excited to add a Grandstand Court to PickleFest. It will have Mardi Gras floats on one side with general seating behind two baselines.
15. Is there any merchandise to purchase?
a. Yes
16. Is the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center a cashless venue?
a. Yes, the venue is cashless.
17. Are there any other activities available?
a. Music
b. Vendor Booths
c. Food Truck Court with lawn games
18. Is there a check-in? What time?
a. Players should check in at least 30 min before they play each day at the check in desk. On the first day you check in you will receive your player bag, on the other days you just need to check in, so we know all the teams are present.
19. How many games will be played?
a. The number of matches will be ultimately decided on by registration, but we will do our best for everyone to have six (6) games.
20. Where will the brackets be posted?
a. All brackets will be posted on the tournament website on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
b. Or Pickleballbrackets.com (https://pickleballbrackets.com/ptd.aspx?eid=b2451dc8-8ae3-4426-a5c8-b049535983dd)
21. What’s the tournament prize?
a. Custom Pickleball paddle award for 1st – 3rd place
22. What does the VIP Package include?
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Check out the package here
23. How do I purchase tickets for Saturday August 10th
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Buy tickets beforehand here
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WAKE UP
WITH YOUR FRIENDS AT
LANGENSTEIN'S
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Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast at Langenstein's!
We serve a hot breakfast daily from 7:00 am until 10:00 am at all three Langenstein's locations.
Join us at the hot bar for a hearty morning meal. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite on your way to work or enjoying a leisurely breakfast with friends and family, Langenstein's has you covered.
Let us take care of the most important meal of the day for you and your loved ones. Wake up with Langenstein's and make every morning a good morning!
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)
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Summer is in full SWING at City ParkCarousel Gardens Amusement Park is now open five days a week! Experience iconic attractions like the Ladybug Rollercoaster, Historic Wooden Carousel, and City Park Train Wednesday and Thursday from 11am-4:30pm for just $15. Enjoy a full slate of rides Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 11am for $25. For more information, and to get in on the summer of fun NOW, click here!
7 Victory Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70124
Wednesday + Thursday | 11am–4:30pm*
Friday | 11am–3:30pm
Saturday + Sunday | 11am–6pm
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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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WDSU News
The United States and China close out the 2024 Paris Olympics tied with 40 gold medals apiece.
Overall, the U.S. DOMINATED to total medal count, with a whopping 126
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WVUE FOX 8
RAT ATTACK! Despite a 58-yard Jake Haener pass to A.T. Perry, offensive highlights in the first half of week 1's preseason game were few and far between. The Saints found a spark in the second half with rookie QB Spencer Rattler who used his legs to put the first touchdown on the board.
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New Orleans is one of the worst heat islands. Local groups want the city to protect the tree canopy.
BY JOSIE ABUGOV
Joseph Evans, of Evans + Lighter Landscape Architecture, grabs a damaged Live Oak root on St. Roch Street in New Orleans Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Perschall, The Times-Picayune)
STAFF PHOTO BY MATTHEW PERSCHALL
As New Orleanians deal with hotter summers and more frequent heat waves, they are also experiencing minimal tree coverage to soften the brutal temperatures.
A coalition of environmental groups want the city to do a better job at protecting trees – and help the people who live and work near them. Save Trees with Ordinance Protection (STOP), a coalition of local groups, is raising alarm about tree damage and pushing for an updated “unified tree policy” to safeguard against more tree harm.
“This tree canopy issue really is an environmental justice issue across all neighborhoods and communities in the city,” Todd Reynolds, the executive director of Groundwork New Orleans, said at a press conference on Tuesday.
After Hurricane Katrina, the city lost more than 200,000 trees, according to local nonprofit Sustaining Our Urban Landscape (SOUL). And from 2001 to 2021, Orleans Parish lost around 4,000 acres of tree canopy – a 28 percent decrease.
A 2021 study showed New Orleans had the country’s worst “heat island” effect, where high concentrations of infrastructure and low concentrations of greenery insulate the city and magnify temperatures. The rough temperatures are exacerbated by the low tree canopy.
Trees only cover 18.5 percent of the city, compared to 47 percent in Atlanta, 38 percent in Austin and 37 percent in Memphis, according to SOUL. These stats also vary by neighborhood in the city. Iberville and the Florida Development have some of the lowest tree canopy figures in the city – below one percent – while City Park and Lakeshore have some of the highest, at around 30 percent.
The STOP coalition is urging stakeholders – including the Department of Parks and Parkways, Entergy and various advocacy organizations – to draft a revised approach to tree protection, which they note hasn’t been updated since the 1950s.
But they say that the Department of Parks and Parkways, the agency responsible for protecting the city’s trees, has delayed moving forward with a new policy.
Earlier this year, members of Tree Canopy NOLA met with New Orleans City Councilmember Lesli Harris about implementing a “unified tree policy,” which would draw on recommendations from a 2020 report by SOUL, the coalition said. Various agencies would coordinate to “ensure the urban forest is managed and expanded as a valuable piece of urban infrastructure,” according to the 2020 report.
In March, David Marcello, the executive director of Tulane’s Public Law Center and the convener of the organization Tree Canopy NOLA (TCNOLA), submitted a draft of the policy for consideration at a May council committee meeting. The Department of Parks and Parkways announced they would draft their own version of the ordinance, Marcello said. But since then, the city department has asked for multiple extensions, according to STOP members. The policy draft is now scheduled for consideration at a hearing in October.
“It’s hard to have a meeting of the minds if you don’t have a meeting,” Marcello said.
A representative from Parks and Parkways said the department received TCNOLA's draft ordinance in March.
"The department reviewed TCNOLA’s draft and incorporated appropriate concepts into a tree protection ordinance that the department was already developing," a Parks and Parkways representative said in a statement. "The department’s arborists, landscape architects, and industry experts are excited to present the updated draft ordinance to the council and the public in October.”
Harris declined to comment.
While public agencies like Parks and Parkways and nonprofits like the NOLA Tree Project have planted trees throughout the city, STOP coalition members argue that the city’s current treatment of some trees are thwarting those efforts.
“Many people are working hard to restore our shrinking tree canopy by planting new trees. Meanwhile, we are allowing our magnificent ancient trees to be treated as expendable,” Scott Howard, the founder of Parks for All, said. “This makes no sense.”
Following the press conference, STOP organizers travelled to the corner of St. Roch Avenue and Lombard Street in Gentilly Terrace, where a road replacement project has shredded the roots of live oaks, risking damage to the iconic, century-old trees.
Joseph Evans, who lives in the neighborhood, is a licensed arborist and a consultant for a landscape architecture firm – so he said he was sure that the large excavator cutting the roots was not complying with the city’s live oak protection rules. According to a 2019 study, around 1 out of 5 trees on public parks or public streets are live oaks. Despite protections, the city has lost at least a dozen of these trees in the past year, and at least six more were cut down by a private contractor.
Evans quickly alerted the city, and he and his neighbors have since been documenting various damage to the tree roots – by fencing, stump grinders and other construction equipment. Karam has previously indicated that the project didn’t comply with city rules, but that the city has taken action to prevent additional damage. On Tuesday, the exposed, shredded roots remained visible.
“I believe New Orleans is a tree museum and we’re not treating it like that,” Evans said.
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The NOLA Comic Con
The New Orleans Comic Con is back and is taking place on August 10th and 11th! With amazing guests, comic book writers and artists!
By Mighty Con Conventions73 followers
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Date and time
August 10 · 10am - August 11 · 5pm CDT
Location
Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center
4545 Williams Boulevard Kenner, LA 70065
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Refund Policy
Contact the organizer to request a refund.
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.
About this event
Event lasts 1 day 7 hoursThe New Orleans Comic Con is back and is taking place on August 10th and 11th! With amazing guests, comic book writers and artists, costumes, video games, toys, and of course tens of thousands of comic books, the New Orleans Comic Con is the best comic book show in the bayou!
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COOLinary Lunch + Dinner
2 Course Lunch $25
1st Course
choice of
Alligator Sausage & Seafood Gumbo
Fried Green Tomatoes and Pickled Shrimp
roasted pepper remoulade, red onions, shaved radish, sweet peppers
Watermelon & Heirloom Tomato Caprese
mint, basil, mozzarella, balsamic glaze, olive oil
2nd Course
choice of
Louisiana Oyster BLT
bibb lettuce, applewood smoked bacon, Creole tomato, tarragon-lemon aioli, with hand-cut fries
Pasta Jambalaya
andouille, chicken, sweet peppers, tossed in spicy roasted tomato cream sauce
Shrimp Remoulade Cobb Salad
Louisiana shrimp, romaine, tomato, applewood smoked bacon, boiled egg, sweet corn relish, remoulade dressing
3 Course Dinner $45
1st Course
choice of
Alligator Sausage & Seafood Gumbo
Fried Green Tomatoes and Pickled Shrimp
roasted pepper remoulade, red onions, shaved radish, sweet peppers
Watermelon & Heirloom Tomato Caprese
mint, basil, mozzarella, balsamic glaze, olive oil
2nd Course
choice of
Andouille Crusted Mahi Mahi
Southern okra succotash, LA blue crab and tarragon beurre blanc
Pasta Jambalaya
Andouille, chicken, sweet peppers, tossed in spicy roasted tomato cream sauce
Land, Gulf and Grits
Gulf shrimp and beef debris, smoked gouda grits, green tomato chow chow, chili-garlic butter sauce
3rd Course
choice of
Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée
waffle cookie
Praline Sundae
vanilla soft-serve ice cream, candied pecans, housemade praline, caramel sauce
Peach Cobbler
seasonal Peach filling with crunchy cobbler crust
Make a Reservation!
115 Bourbon Street,
French Quarter NOLA www.redfishgrill.com
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BOGO BBQ Oyster Happy Hour
Buy HALF Dozen BBQ Oysters,
Get Another HALF Dozen FREE
BOGO $8 Sparkling Wine by the Glass!
Plus, Drink Specials...
$7 COCKTAILS • $5 BEER
Happy Hour Menu
115 Bourbon Street,
French Quarter NOLA www.redfishgrill.com
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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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Antoine's Restaurant
Join us for a Burger + Libation for $18 in the Hermes Bar during Happy Hour! Happy Hour in the Hermes Bar is now running daily from open till 6pm.
Enjoy an Antoine's Burger with French Fries and your choice of a Beer or Select Wine. Cheers!
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nonplussed pronunciation: nänˈpləst
Definition: (adjective) surprised and confused, unsure of how to react or respond
Origin: from the Latin non plus, meaning "no more," used in English from the early 17th century to mean "at a loss" or "stuck in perplexity."
Example: The politician was nonplussed by the reporter's question and stumbled over his words in response.
Confused and surprised are two emotions that often go hand in hand. When someone is nonplussed, they are experiencing both of these feelings simultaneously. Confusion arises from a lack of understanding or an unexpected situation, while surprise is the result of something unexpected or shocking happening. Being nonplussed is a state of being caught off guard, unsure of how to react or respond. It can happen in any situation, from a difficult exam question to a sudden breakup. The word nonplussed perfectly captures the feeling of being caught in the moment, unsure of what to do next.
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Cool Zoo is closed from 1PM - 2PM.
Beat the Heat
Make a Splash at Cool Zoo!
The wet and wild, kid-friendly fun starts with a 750-foot lazy river and continues with a huge alligator water slide, spider monkey soakers, water-spitting snakes and more splash-worthy activities. Best of all, it’s right beside the animals inside Audubon Zoo.
So, bring your little animals to learn more about ours — and stay cool all summer long.
Cool Zoo
Tickets Now on Sale.
Purchase online today!
Plan Your Summer Adventure
- Cool Zoo Operational Schedule - Summer 2024
- August 10, 2024 – September 1, 2024 – Open Weekends Only (Sat. & Sun.)
- September 2, 2024 (Labor Day) – Open for Final Day
Tickets are available for Session 1 and Session 2:
Session 1 : 10AM-1PM
Session 2: 2PM-5PM
*Cool Zoo is closed from 1PM - 2PM.
Last Entry to the Zoo is at 4:30PM
Last ticket sold at 4:00PM
6500 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-2537
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Olympics
The Games will include 329 medal events across 35 venues, with 10,500 athletes from 206 countries competing in events ranging from basketball and fencing to the new event of breakdancing. The US will field nearly 600 athletes. The Games are expected to cost roughly $9B, with 96% coming from the private sector. See the Olympics by the numbers here.
Two of the most-watched US events, swimming and gymnastics, kick off this weekend. The Games run through Aug. 11, followed by the Paralympics from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8. See a full schedule of events here.
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In Person
Louisiana Residents Discount Month
Extended to August 11!
By popular demand, we've extended our Louisiana Residents Discount through Sunday, August 11! Enjoy half-price general admission while the offer lasts!
Buy Tickets
Now through Sunday, August 11, Louisiana residents get half off Museum general admission tickets with a state-issued photo ID. Beat the summer heat at New Orleans’s #1 attraction, and see what’s new at our world-renowned institution.
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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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SUNDAY august 11
OPEN AT 1:00 PM
YOUSE
1:30PM-5:00PM
MIDNIGHT BRAWLERS
5:30PM-8:30PM
ED WILLS BLUES 4 $ALE
9:00PM-12:00AM
MONDAY august 12
OPEN AT 5:00 PM
JON RONIGER
5:00PM-8:30PM
LES GETREX AND CREOLE COOKIN'
9:00PM-12:00AM
TUESDAY august 13
OPEN AT 5:00 PM
aaron levinston and friends
5:30PM-8:30PM
CAITIE B.
& THE HAND ME DOWNS
9:00PM-12:00AM
WEDNESDAY august 14
OPEN AT 5:00 PM
CALEB NELSON AND HIS HOT 5
5:30PM-8:30PM
THE QUEEN & FRIENDZ
9:00PM-12:00AM
THURSDAY august 15
OPEN AT 5:00 PM
CRISTINA KAMINIS & THE MIX
5:30PM-8:30PM
WOLFE JOHNS BLUES
9:00PM-12:00AM
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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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Summer Sunset Sampler $19.14
A Taste of Napoleon House Favorites for a Historic Price!
AVAILABLE 3-6 PM / JULY 1 - SEPTEMBER 1
FIRST - Small Lemon-Parmesan Salad
SECOND - A Quarter of our World Famous Warm Muffuletta with side of Jambalaya
THIRD - Classic Bread Pudding with whiskey sauce
500 Chartres Street, French Quarter NOLA / www.napoleonhouse.com
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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
Tickets here!
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SunAug11
2:30-5:30pm
Treme Brass Band
A New Orleans MUST see! Pay your respect to Treme Brass Band, crowned to be New Orleans Music Royalty.
SunAug11
6:00-9:00pm
Palmetto Bug Stompers
SunAug11
9:30PM
Vegas Cola Band
MonAug12
9:00pm-1:00am
The Jump Hounds
TueAug13
6pm
Paradise Jazz Band
TueAug13
9:00pm-1:00am
Kid Chocolate + the Free P.O.C
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Charlie's Steak House
Location
4510 Dryades St
New Orleans, LA
70115
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Select any 3 Appetizers and a Glass of Featured Wine for $38
(a la carte dinner menu also available)
900 City Park Avenue • New Orleans, Louisiana
Cajun Shrimp Boil Skewers
crab boiled veggies and shrimp, gently grilled, with house-made remoulade
Crab Bruschetta
jumbo lump crab with crab boil vinaigrette, summer tomatoes, peppers and onions, grilled toast points
Shrimp Sliders
chilled creole shrimp salad, Bread and Butter pickles, hand made slider buns
Oyster Rockefeller Tartine
Rockefeller style with spinach, garlic and fines herbs, sliced baguette, parmesan, thinly sliced fennel
Petite Denver Steak
blue cheese compound butter, marinated cherry tomatoes and grilled summer onions, on a bed of mixed greens
Seafood "Étouffée" Risotto
crab fat, crab claw meat, Cajun herbs and spices
Local's Charcuterie Board
assortment of local meats and cheeses, Farmers Market pickled vegetables, seasonal accoutrements
Crispy Summer Vegetables
Various seasonal vegetables, tempura fried, salsa verdé
City Park Salad
baby red oak, romaine, Granny Smith apples, Stilton blue, applewood smoked bacon
Creole Tomato & Burrata
marinated heirloom and Creole tomatoes, Basil pecan pesto, charred French bread
Classic Turtle Soup
with sherry
Truffle Fries
hand-cut, truffle mayo
Shrimp Skully
tempura fried Gulf shrimp, smoked almonds, Skully's Crystal & pepper jelly reduction, soy-ginger cream
Duck Crepe
duck confit with sautéed mushrooms and warm brie, wrapped in a savory herbed crepe, Fig gastrique
Wedge Salad
Hook's cheddar, bacon fat croutons, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, crispy shallots, green onion dressing
FEATURED WINE BY THE GLASS
Bodega Norton '1895 Collection' Sauvignon Blanc Mendoza, AR 2021
La Closerie de Lys Chardonnay Languedoc, FR 2020
Domaine Bousquet Malbec Uco Valley, AR 2021
Chehalem Rosé of Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, OR 2022
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August is Museum Month
FREE admission to dozens of N.O. museums!
Turn the hottest month of the year into the coolest – Museum Month offers FREE entry to the city’s best cultural hotspots for all members of any one participating institution. Check out the list of museums HERE.
To get the MOST out of Museum Month, purchase your MSJE Membership today and start planning your cool, cultured August.
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A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
August 11 7:30pm
$13.00 - $58.00 including fees
VENUE: The Marigny Opera House
NOW EXTENDED! - MUST CLOSE AUGUST 24!
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
Williams’ Iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that follows Blanche’s odyssey from the columns of her ancestral Mississippi Delta mansion into the depths of the French Quarter is fraught with steamy sensuality. Blanche needs a world surrounded by softness and magic, but grief and consequences creep into the household of her sister Stella as soon as Blanche comes to visit. Will Blanche be able to start her new life in the Big Easy, or will she be crushed against something brutal and hard?
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American singer and entertainer Michael Jackson is known as the "King of Pop"
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1001 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116
Next events:
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2836 Lasalle Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70115
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A popular West Bank skating rink reopens after three-year closure
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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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 RASPBERRY BOMBE DAY
National Raspberry Bombe Day on August 11 recognizes this tantalizing frozen dessert. A raspberry bombe creates a beautiful finale to any summer meal. The dessert will be the centerpiece of your meal and tastes delicious, too!
Throughout August, raspberries are ripening. That's why this is the third raspberry holiday in the month. Who doesn't love the sweet, juicy berry? And they're even better frozen into a delicious dessert.
A typical bombe contains sherbet, heavy cream, sugar, chopped nuts, candied fruit and a dash of rum. The dessert is layered using a spherical mold and frozen overnight. With raspberries as the main ingredient, the result creates a terrific centerpiece.
Since one raspberry bush can yield several hundred berries per year, make more than one raspberry bombe. That way you can celebrate two days in a row or share with a friend. While the raspberry bombe is already an eye-catching dessert, add some rose petals to the finished product. Why? They will be a conversation starter. Then you can tell your guests that the raspberries are in the genus Rubus of the rose family.
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A skua is which sort of animal?
Snake Fish
Horse Bird
skua, any of several predatory seabirds. In American usage, the name is restricted to Catharacta skua, called great skua in Britain; three smaller birds also known in Britain as skuas are called jaegers in the United States (see jaeger). All belong to the family Stercorariidae (order Charadriiformes).
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August 11 Celebrated History
1866
Newport, Rhode Island opens the first public roller rink.
1886
Gottlieb Daimler receives patent for the world's first motorcycle - German Patent No. DRP 36423.
1914
John Bray becomes the first animator to patent animation and the assembly line process for mass-produced cartoons. However, his patent was eventually rejected because he submitted another man's techniques - Winsor McCay.
1919
Curly Lambeau and George Whitney establish the Green Bay Packers.
1929
The Sultan of Swat, Babe Ruth, hits his 500th career home run - the first professional baseball player to reach this achievement.
1934
Alcatraz Prison accepts its first civilian prisoners.
1965
The Beatles premiere the movie Help in New York City.
1972
The Third Battalion, Twenty-First Infantry leaves South Vietnam. They were the last ground combat troops remaining.
1973
The movie American Graffiti opens in the United States. George Lucas directed the coming of age film. It also starred several notable faces, including Richard Dreyfuss, Wolfman Jack, Ron Howard, Harrison Ford and Cindy Williams.
1984
President Ronald Regan jokes during a sound test that he has "signed legislation that would outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in 5 minutes."
1992
With 330 stores, the Mall of American in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota opens. It is the largest shopping mall in the United States.
1999
One of the most widely viewed total solar eclipses in history begins in the west Atlantic and passed over Europe, the Middle East, and ended over the Bay of Bengal. However, much of the northeastern United States viewed a partial eclipse.
2008
Airbnb launches its official vacation rental website.
2016
Biologists publish an article revealing the oldest living vertebrate on Earth. The Greenland shark lives between 272 years and maybe even as long as 512 years.
August 11 Celebrated Birthdays
Enid Blyton - 1897
The prolific children's author is best known for her novels The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, and Noddy.
Dik Browne - 1917
Browne is best known for his comic book characters Hägar the Horrible and Hi and Louis.
Alex Haley - 1921
The American author is best known for his book Roots: The Saga of an American Family. The book has been produced into a television mini-series twice - once in 1979 and again in 2016.
Vada Pinson - 1938
After an 18-year career, professional baseball player and center fielder, Pinson was elected to the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame just two years after his retirement.
Joanna Cole - 1944
Best known as the author of The Magic School Bus, Cole made science fun for children of all ages. Her Ms. Frizzle characters and the students debuted in an animated series in 1994.
Marilyn Vos Savant - 1946
With an I.Q. more than double the average person, vos Savant is ranked by Guinness World Records as the woman with the highest I.Q. in the world. She writes the "Ask Marilyn" column for Parade Magazine.
Craig McCaw - 1949
As an entrepreneur, McCaw led the way into the wireless frontier when he launched McCaw Cellular. The company was later sold to AT&T.
Steve Wozniak - 1950
The electronics engineer, programmer, and entrepreneur joined forces with Steve Jobs to launch Apple Inc in 1977.
Hulk Hogan - 1953
Terry Eugene Bollea wrestled under his ring name Hulk Hogan from 1977 to 2012. Hogan has also appeared in several movies and television shows.
Viola Davis - 1965
The award-winning actress, Viola Davis, is the first black actress to receive an Academy Award, Emmy Award, and Tony Award. Some of her most notable roles include Doubt, The Help, and How to Get Away with Murder.
Chris Hemsworth - 1983
Best known for his role as Thor in the Marvel films, the Australian actor also played the father of James T. Kirk and starred in Snow White and the Huntsman.
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Wonderful shot of Royal Street in the 1940's (at least I think it's the 40's. If any car experts see a 1950 model in this photo, please let me know) Love the cabbie and the awnings on the buildings...and those fabulous cars!
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1962: New Orleans Waterfront
The New Orleans waterfront and the foot of Canal Street looking into the French Quarter from around 1962. What a difference 62 years makes!
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New Orleans had it's own Potato Chips originating at Elysian Fields and Decatur streets on the river, (Dickey's Potato Chips) Every year there was a school trip to see how they were made, get to eat some....I was told the owner passed away and there was no one to carry on the business.
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Monet New Orleans Location
Scottish Rite Temple
619 Carondelet St # 621, New Orleans, LA, United States. 70130
⭐ Monet: The Immersive Experience is a 360º digital art exhibition that invites you to step into the world of the French painter Claude Monet, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the nineteenth century.
🚨 We’re open! Get your tickets now! 🚨
🎁 Treat your friends and family to a gift card, click here 🎁
Tickets for Monet: The Immersive Experience in New Orleans
🎫 Standard Admission - includes entry to the experience
- Adult (13+)
- Child (4-12)
- Senior (65+), Student (13-26), or Military - valid ID required
- Family Bundle (min. 4 tickets, of which max. 2 adults)
- Group Bundle (min. 8 tickets)
🎫 VIP Admission - includes entry to the experience plus entry to the VR experience* with skip-the-line + a poster
- VIP Adult (13+)
- VIP Child (4-12)
*For Standard Admission only ticket holders, entry to the VR experience can be purchased separately on-site
Add-ons:
↪️ Make Your Tickets Flex - upgrade to Flex and go to the experience at any time on your selected date (add one Flex ticket per guest)
🛍️ Add-on Merchandise Bundle - includes Monet playing cards, pencil case tin, and a keychain
📷 Add-on Photo Opportunity - includes a photo in our green screen where you will be able to choose between several Monet-themed backgrounds
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 7
Sunday's & Ancora Pizza! PIZZA PIZZA PIZZA!! Here’s the deal - lucky for us, Bryn, owner of Ancora, is a swirl fan and is delivering 10 pizzas with various toppings at 12:30 on Sunday, first come first served. So if you want a hot pizza for the whopping price of $10, come at 12:30, buy a glass of wine and settle down in the AC. Just want a slice? $3 each. The only rule (we hate rules) is that you eat your pizza in-house while drinking our wine. Pretty simple…please respect the rule :)
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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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Uptown, Tuesday MarketNext Market: August 13, 2024
8 AM - 12 PM
Uptown Square
200 Broadway Street at the River
Directions and Parking Tips
The Tuesday Market is located Uptown near the Mississippi River levee at Tulane University Square (originally known Uptown Square). Find us in the northeast corner of the parking lot between Leake Avenue and Broadway Street. There's plenty of free onsite parking.
RTA Lines 57, 31, and 32 pass right by market! Click here to view route 57 or click here for route 31/32.
From I-10
From I-10/Pontchartrain Expressway, take the South Carrollton exit. If you're coming from Metairie, the ramp will merge with South Carrollton heading toward the Mississippi River; if driving from Downtown or New Orleans East, turn left at the first traffic signal (Palmetto Street) then right at South Carrollton. Go 2.2 miles to the end of South Carrollton and turn left on Leake Avenue. With the levee on your right, continue 0.8 miles; the Market will be in the parking lot to your left, just before Leake meets Broadway.
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.
Uptown Vendors Scheduled for
Tuesday
Amanda's Fruit Specialties
Applied Arts Coffee
Buttery Spell
Casa Borrega
Cherry Creek Orchards
Gingerbooch
Honest Foods Company
Isabel's Tamales and Produce
Johndales Farm
Joe Fekete Family Farm
JuiceSEE
Know Dat Grow Dat
La Vie En Rose
Leo's Bread
Mizell Farms
Monica's Okra World
Mycelium Express
Nola Botanical Tea
Pete & Clara's Seafood
Power's Beekeepers
Sassy Cajun Spices
T&R Dairy Farm
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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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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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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
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A Tavola Restaurant
- 3413 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, LA 70002
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer 20% off all online orders placed through the A Tavola website https://atavo.la/ No limit on promo code usage during Foodie Feast. Promo good for to-go and delivery orders. Orders must be placed...
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Baja Nola Mexicajun
- 3826 Williams Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70065
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer 15% off all day DINE IN ONLY. Restrictions: 1 discount per table and cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Mention Foodie Feast to server upon arrival. Dates Valid: August 11 - 17
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Bobby Hebert's Cajun Cannon Restaurant
- 4101 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70001
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer 50% off 8/11-8/17 between 2 and 5 pm, with purchase of an entree. Dine in only, must purchase an entree to receive 50% off. Dates Valid: August 11 - 17 By combining Louisiana sports culture and...
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Boulevard American Bistro
- 4241 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70006
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer STARTERS Crispy Fried Louisiana Oysters - on a bed of coleslaw with sriracha sauce OR “Mini Dip” - spinach and artichoke dip and warm tortilla chips. ENTREES Fire Roasted Half Chicken - seasoned...
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Boulevard American Bistro - Elmwood
- 5171 Citrus Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70123
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer STARTERS Crispy Fried Louisiana Oysters - on a bed of coleslaw with sriracha sauce OR “Mini Dip” - spinach and artichoke dip and warm tortilla chips. ENTREES Fire Roasted Half Chicken - seasoned...
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Chef Ron's Gumbo Stop
- 2309 North Causeway Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70001
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer 15% on guest checks. Dates Valid: August 11 - 17 Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop, located in the heart of Metairie’s Galleria, minutes from downtown New Orleans. The Gumbo Stop is tucked away in a small...
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Cleopatra Restaurant
- 2701 Manhattan Boulevard, Harvey, LA 70058
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer Free appetizer when ordering two entrees or more * excluding Cleopatra special and Halloumi cheese. Dates Valid: August 11 - 17
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Daiwa Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine
- 5033 Lapalco Boulevard, Marrero, LA 70072
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer Complimentary edamame for you to snack on when you come dine in at Daiwa Marrero during restaurant week! limited 1 per table with purchase. Dine in only, must purchase something. Dates Valid:...
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Don's Seafood
- 4801 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70006
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer Get a free cup of gumbo with the purchase on an adult entrée! Only valid with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dates Valid: August 11 - 17 Don's Seafood Hut Restaurant & Oyster Bar is among...
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Drago's Seafood Restaurant
- 3232 North Arnoult Road, Metairie, LA 70002
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer Fish, Shrimp & Grits Cajun baked catch of the day and shrimp seasoned to perfection in a spicy tomato cream sauce with grits. $24.95 Metairie location only. Does not include tax and gratuity....
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Felipe's Taqueria
- 2004 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70005
FOODIE FEAST RESTAURANT WEEK SPECIAL OFFER Felipe's offers the best Happy Hour in town every day from 3 pm to 6 pm. Enjoy $2.50 tacos, $5.50 rocks or frozen margaritas, $1 off all beers, and $2 off all wine. Felipe's Taqueria is a...
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Gattuso's Neighborhood Restaurant, Bar & Catering
- 435 Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna, LA 70053
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer 2 course meal for $26.99 Appetizer: Brussel sprouts with edamame, sunflower seeds, broccoli, cabbage, and Queso fresco. Entree: Catch of the Day (may change daily) served with crawfish summer...
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Las Cruces Tex Mex
- 2935 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer Free Small Chili con Queso with roasted hatch chiles, blended cheese and our spice mix or Small Guacamole with pico de gallo, our spice blend, cilantro, lime and pickled jalapeño with the purchase...
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Martin's
- 714 Elmeer Avenue, Metairie, LA 70005
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer 20% off any sandwich or salad at Martin's Metairie deli, valid between 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Dine in only. Customers must mention either Foodie Feast or code '0064714' at checkout. Dates Valid: August...
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Olive Branch Cafe
- 1995 Barataria Boulevard, Marrero, LA 70072
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer Try the best pizza on the Westbank 2 large 2 topping pizzas $29.99 Dates Valid: August 11 - 17 This local favorite is a one-stop shop for the best pizza and Italian food! They are a small,...
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Porter & Luke's Restaurant
- 1517 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70005
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer 25% off your meal. Dine in only. Limited to groups of 4 or less. Can not be used with other promotions. Dates Valid: August 11 - 17
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Short Stop Poboys
- 119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, LA 70001
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer The customer must mention the Foodie Feast at the time of checkout to receive a 25% discount off of their most expensive poboy ordered. The discount is for one poboy only per customer per day....
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Thai Zaap Cafe
- 6601 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70003
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer Please join Thai Zaap Cafe to celebrate their 8th anniversary with the combination set for $30.00. This combination set includes Chiangmai Noodle with Duck, 1 of any appetizer, and 1 Thai iced tea....
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The Original Italian Pie of Kenner
- 3600 Williams Blvd. #1, Kenner, LA 70065
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo, served with salad (Caesar, Italian, or Mediterranean) and an order of Cannoli (2) $19.99. Open Tuesday - Sunday from 11am - 9pm. Valid for dine-in only. Dates Valid:...
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Tutti Frutti
- 9029 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, LA 70123
Foodie Feast Restaurant Week Special Offer Fill up your cup! $5- 8 oz cup and $8- 12 oz cup. Lunch Special hours: 12pm to 2pm. Dates Valid: August 11 - 17
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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, August 5
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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Boulevard American Bistro
Did you know that Boulevard has weekly specials every day of the week?! Here's what you have to look forward to:
Happy Hour
(All Locations)
Mon - Fri 3p - 6p
• $7 select glasses of wine
• $7 well & $8 premium/specialty cocktails
• $3 beers
• $11 small plates
Prime Rib Tuesdays
(All Locations)
open to close
• 10oz prime rib + 1 side for $28
Wine Wednesdays
(All Locations)
open to close
• half-off select bottles of wine when dining in
Martini Thursdays
(All Locations)
open to close
• $7 Grey Goose, Tito's, Bombay and Beefeater Gin martinis
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- 6711 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 733-2248
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KERMITS TREME MOTHER IN LAW LOUNGE!!!!!!
Call more information text 504-435-8763 ”
- 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 814-1819
Kermit's Treme Mother-in-Law Lounge will, until further notice, only be open to the public two days a week.
The Mother-in-Law Lounge will open Tuesdays at 4 p.m. ahead of trumpeter Irvin Mayfield's weekly performance from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The club will then go dark until Saturdays, when doors open at 6 from Ruffins' weekly gig from 8 to 10 p.m.
Otherwise, the Mother-in-Law Lounge will only be active for private events.
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Latin Night at Rock n Bowl
Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl
3000 S. CARROLTON AVE
New Orleans, LA 70118
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Latin Night returns on this night! Dance class starts at 7pm with Bianca San Martin and then social dancing begins at 8pm with DJ Maynor playing the best Latin music to dance to. $5 cover
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Stage Door Idol Finals
nationalww2museum.org/programs/stage-door-idol
The World War II Museum's BB Stage Door Canteen will host a singing competition with a $2000 prize. Six finalists will sing 1940s hits for the chance to win the Stage Door Idol title. Noah Lanier will perform "If I Loved You," Elizabeth Lowry "Green Eyes," Isabel Gisclair "Almost Like Being in Love," Rebecca Garfien "One for My Baby," and Lloyd Meekins "Come Rain or Come Shine." The event is on August 13 at 6 p.m., and admission to attend the final round is $20.
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New Orleans, LA 70179
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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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1 PM – 5 PM
German Coast
Farmers Market-
Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
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Did you know...
Every Wednesday, we have "SENIOR CITIZENS DAY" for our 65+ year-old shoppers!
And we just increased that special weekly discount from 5% to 10% off your total grocery bill. Some restrictions do apply - such as this discount can not be combined with other discounts and it excludes the purchase of alcohol, tobacco and gift cards.
Today and every Wednesday shop at Langenstein's to get that extra discount for our seniors.
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2 PM – 7 PM
Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
3000 Downs Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70003-3957,
United States
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HNOC Ce Soir: Twilight at the Museum - Wednesday, August 14
~ 520 Royal Steet
~ 4:30 - 8pm
~ You and your family are invited to experience HNOC in a new way, featuring live music and free Italian Ice from Angelo Brocato for the first 100 guests!
The Café and Shop will also remain open as you explore our current exhibitions: "Unknown Sitters," "A Vanishing Bounty: Louisiana's Coastal Environment and Culture," and "Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration."
Admission is free with RSVP! Learn more: https://www.hnoc.org/hnoc-ce-soir
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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
Aug 2024
Wed, Aug 7
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Interested
Wed, Aug 14
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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Wed, Aug 21
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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Wed, Aug 28
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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Wed, Sep 4
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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Wed, Nov 6
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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Dec 2024
Wed, Dec 4
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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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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VCPORA’s Happy Hour gathering -
August 15
– The Little Italian Barrel
~ 91 French Market Place
~ 5pm - 7pm
~ If you ‘re not familiar with VCPORA or the many projects they juggle on behalf of this historic community (like hosting the SWBNO public meeting above), check out their website!
~ If you love the French Quarter and want to help it thrive as a historic treasure and an actual neighborhood, please consider joining VCPORA now or at the event.
~ VCPORA is made up of
- full-time French Quarter residents
- part-time FQ residents
- wanna-be residents
- property owners
- business owners
- renters
- regular visitors
- folks who live in other neighborhoods
- residents of other cities or countries
- in short, everyone who wants to be a FQ supporter.
If you’re in town, come lift a glass with us and learn more!
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Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots
Quarter Horse Racing has returned!
We are so excited about the return of Quarter Horse racing to the Fair Grounds. Racing will begin August 15 and conclude on September 14. Join us on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays beginning at 12PM!
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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
Thu, August 15
9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
(Entry at 8:00 pm
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- 2024 Spring Concert Series
- Music lovers are invited to City Park for the popular Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Bring your friends and enjoy mint juleps and array of musicians indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters (1 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124). Admission is $15. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. No outside food, drink or pets allowed.
- Gates Open - 5:00pm
- Performances - 6:00-8:00pm
- Thursdays at Twilight is sponsored by
- the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation, Inc. with support from WWNO 89.9 FM.
- August 15 | Audrey LeCrone & the Crawzaddies
- $15.00
- + fees
- 0
- August 22 | The Pfister Sisters
- $15.00
- + fees
- 0
- September 5 | Walrus & Electric Yat Quartet
- $15.00
- + fees
- 0
- September 12 | Pardon My French
- $15.00
- + fees
- 0
- September 19 | John Boutte
- $15.00
- + fees
- 0
- September 26 | The Yat Pack
- $15.00
- + fees
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- October 3 | Bruce Daigrepont
- $15.00
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FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents
10:00 am
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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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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Blue Nile
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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
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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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Join us for the Back to School Jam!
Rescheduled to August 17
Back to School Jam
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation in partnership with the New Orleans Music Education Collaborative (NOMEC) and NOLA Public Schools will host an open house style demonstration day on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10am to 1pm. The event will feature organizations from across the city showcasing their programs and facilitating student registration.
Each organization will have their own space where they can interact with potential students and families in order to answer any questions about their programs. Performances by some of these nonprofits’ faculty and students will also take place which will showcase the diversity of music programming by the NOMEC partners.
Participating organizations include Make Music NOLA, Ellis Marsalis Center for Music, Trombone Shorty Foundation, Second Line Arts Collective, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Heritage School of Music, Roots of Music, and NOLA Public Schools.
RSVP here: https://www.jazzandheritage.org/back-to-school-jam/
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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.
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Gretna Farmer’s Market
Event Date:
Saturday 17
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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Dominic Massa
We're happy to bring a piece of the past back to WYES . GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS, the vintage TV series that began WYES’ legacy of award-winning nationally broadcast cooking shows, returns to the station – 40 years after its debut. Tune in Saturdays at 1pm. The original 26 episodes of GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS will air on WYES, followed by other episodes of the multi-part series every Saturday.
Thanks to executive producer John Shoup for sharing the series (produced and directed by the late John Beyer) with us. It begins Saturday in the kitchen of the legendary Chef Warren Leruth, and you'll see many other local icons below in the weeks to come. For all the episodes, the distinctive voices of Mary Lou Conroy and Andres Calandria narrate, with original music from the Charlie Byrd Trio, the Dukes of Dixieland and Banu Gibson. LeRuth’s Gourmet Foods Andreas Preuss Marc Preuss Frank G Wong
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By Jeff Nowak, WWL Radio Sports
Another big piece of the Saints 2024 schedule has officially been finalized, with dates and times established for each of the Saints' three preseason games.
The team will have its first two preseason games out west due to their training camp being held in Irvine, California.
- P2, Aug. 18: Saints at San Francisco 49ers, 7 p.m. (FOX)
- P3, Aug. 25: Tennessee Titans at Saints, 1 p.m. (FOX/Gray TV)
The Saints preseason opponents were announced with the rest of the 2024 schedule earlier in May, but exact dates and times for two of the matchups were left TBD. As is typical with the preseason, start times and days are all over the map. The Saints will kick off their preseason slate with a Saturday night game, and also start an hour later than a typical Sunday kick in the finale, hosted at the Caesars Superdome.
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The Saints also add another nationally televised game to their 2024 slate, with the Aug. 18 showdown against the 49ers being beamed to a national audience.
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The New Orleans Saints will host two open training camp practices for fans once they return from California later this summer.
The Saints announced Monday that the two sessions will take place Aug. 20 and Aug. 23 at Yulman Stadium at Tulane University and at Caesars Superdome, respectively. The times of the practices and fan information will be revealed later.
The announcement came as part of the Saints’ unveiling of their training camp schedule. With the Saints holding camp at the University of California, the Saints will leave for Irvine on Monday, July 22 and stay out west until Aug. 19.
When in Irvine, the Saints will hold two days joint practices with the San Francisco 49ers on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16 in leadup to their Aug. 18 preseason showdown at San Francisco.
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Here’s the Saints’ full 2024 schedule in list format
Preseason
Week 2: at San Francisco 49ers, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m.
Week 3: vs Tennessee Titans, TBD, TBD
Regular season
Week 1: vs Carolina Panthers, noon, Sunday, Sept. 8 (FOX)
Week 2: at Dallas Cowboys, noon, Sunday, Sept. 15 (FOX)
Week 3: vs Philadelphia Eagles, noon, Sunday, Sept. 22 (FOX)
Week 4: at Atlanta Falcons, noon, Sunday, Sept. 29 (FOX)
Week 5: at Kansas City Chiefs (Monday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7 (ESPN)
Week 6: vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, noon, Sunday, Oct. 13 (FOX)
Week 7: vs Denver Broncos (Thursday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17 (Amazon)
Week 8: at Los Angeles Chargers, 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27 (FOX)
Week 9: at Carolina Panthers, noon, Sunday, Nov. 3 (CBS)
Week 10: vs. Atlanta Falcons, noon, Sunday, Nov. 10 (FOX)
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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2024 Full Moon schedule
(all times Eastern)
- Aug. 19 — 2:26 p.m. — Sturgeon Moon
- Sept. 17 — 10:34 p.m. — Corn Moon
- Oct. 17 — 7:26 a.m. — Hunter’s Moon
- Nov. 15 — 4:28 p.m. — Beaver Moon
- Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. Cold Moon
Sturgeon Moon (August): Named after the abundant sturgeon fish.
Corn Moon (September): Signifying the corn harvesting period.
Hunter’s Moon (October): Commemorating the hunting season preceding winter.
Beaver Moon (November): Reflects the time when beavers are busy building their winter dams.
Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill.
In addition, there are a few additional names for Full Moons that commonly make their way into public conversations and news.
Super Moon: This term is reserved for a Full Moon that aligns with the lunar perigee, which is the Moon’s nearest point to Earth in its orbit. This proximity renders the Full Moon unusually large and luminous. For a Full Moon to earn the Super Moon tag, it should be within approximately 90 percent of its closest distance to Earth.
Blue Moon: A Blue Moon is the second Full Moon in a month that experiences two Full Moons. This phenomenon graces our skies roughly every 2.7 years. Though the term suggests a color, Blue Moons aren’t truly blue. Very occasionally, atmospheric conditions such as recent volcanic eruptions might lend the Moon a slightly blueish tint, but this hue isn’t tied to the term.
Harvest Moon: Occurring closest to the autumnal equinox, typically in September, the Harvest Moon is often renowned for a distinct orange tint it might display. This Full Moon rises close to sunset and sets near sunrise, providing extended hours of bright moonlight. Historically, this was invaluable to farmers gathering their produce.
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I’m having a great time with my summer concert series at the Deutches Haus, on the first Tuesday and the third Wednesday of July and August. Some of my musical friends will be joining me, and are listed below. There’s free safe parking, great beer, excellent food, free music in a listening room (tips are
WEDNESDAY 8/21, 7 to 9
DEUTSCHES HAUS, 1700 MOSS
The New Orleans Guitar Masters with John Rankin, Cranston Clements, and Jimmy Robinson.
This might be a little loud, but this unique and dynamic guitar trio rated a review in Rolling Stone as one of the Best of Fest.
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Adults Only • After Hours • Live DJ
Every other Friday Night
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
TICKETS:
Tickets sold through Eventbrite
General Admission: $30 per person.
VIP Tickets: $50 per person.
EVENT DATES & THEMES:
August 23 - Bey/Tay Pop Night
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Eric L. Cager
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New Orleans: The New Orleans Jazz Museum is more than a building; it is a living embodiment of New Orleans Jazz culture and music in New Orleans. This is due to the vision of one person: Greg Lambousy, Executive Director of the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
Through Greg Lambousy and his staff’s efforts, the New Orleans Jazz Museum has become the epicenter of the New Orleans Jazz scene. From festivals like the Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival, Satchmo Summerfest, Jazz on the Balcony, Weekly free Jazz performances, and the most significant exhibits relative to New Orleans and early Jazz history presented in the correct cultural context, the City of New Orleans.
To paraphrase the great Professor Longhair, “When you come to New Orleans, be sure to go see the New Orleans Jazz Museum.”.
Presentation, 7:30 PM, August 23 at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, 1225 N. Rampart St, NOLA. Free Admission RSVP preferred to: festguide@gmail
Greg Lambousy is the Executive Director of the New Orleans Jazz Museum. Before accepting this position, Lambousy was Director of Curatorial Services for the National World War II Museum. He began his career at the New Orleans Museum of Art and later moved to the Louisiana State Museum (LSM). During his twenty-year tenure at the LSM, Lambousy managed the institution’s collections of more than 500,000 artifacts and other historical items, directed improvements to collections storage at the New Orleans Mint, developed conservation and digitization projects across collections and within the Louisiana Historical Center archives, conducted oral histories and guided the selection and accession of materials related to the State’s history. Since 2016, as Executive Director of the New Orleans Jazz Museum, Lambousy has led the expansion of the Museum in programming, education, exhibitions, international relations, and the development of the Gallatin Street Records label. Visitation has increased fourfold since 2016, and revenues from grants, sponsorships, and events have funded operations, while capital programs have advanced the development of the Museum’s Performance Center and Herb Alpert Education Wing, among other aspects of the Museum’s campus
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City of New Orleans Announces Rescheduled 2025 Budget Town Hall for Aug. 27
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today announced that the 2025 Budget Town Hall has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 27. This in-person meeting will be held at the University of New Orleans (UNO) University Center in the Senator Ted Hickey Ballroom (room 203), located at 2000 Alumni Dr. Free parking is available on-site. All residents are encouraged to visit the City Budget Website for more information and to submit questions and comments prior to the meeting.
The City will host a Resource Fair featuring service departments and local agencies from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to engage residents and assist with any questions or concerns. The Budget Town Hall will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will feature a presentation on the City’s 2024 accomplishments and challenges, as well as a question-and-answer session to solicit input from attendees on how to allocate funding for the 2025 fiscal year.
This upcoming meeting will offer residents an opportunity to engage directly with City leadership on the proposed fiscal plans for the upcoming year. This meeting with be live streamed on the City’s website and social media platforms and recorded and posted on the City's YouTube channel. It will also run on the Government Access Channel for additional public access.
The City’s 2025 budget priorities include investing in initiatives that view public safety through the lens of community health and wellness, allocating funds to repair, enhance and modernize critical infrastructure and funding programs and services aimed at improving the quality of life for all residents. Additionally, the 2025 budget will prioritize strategies that foster long-term economic growth and prosperity for future generations, as well as policies to ensure transparency, accountability and inclusivity in City government.
This Budget Town Hall serves as a platform for residents to learn about and provide input on the fiscal initiatives designed to shape the future of New Orleans. All residents are encouraged to attend and take an active role in the discussion.
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New Orleans Jazz Club 7-28
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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It’s Fettuccine Frenzy at Middendorf’s Manchac & Middendorf’s Slidell! Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in September, handmade paper-thin fettuccine is on the menu.
This mouth-watering dish is served with your choice of classic Alfredo or Marinara Sauce and topped with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese with optional add-ons of shrimp, crabmeat and chicken.
- Fettuccine with Alfredo Sauce topped with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
- Fettuccine with Marinara Sauce topped with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
- Optional add-ons:
- Shrimp
- Crabmeat
- Chicken
- Side of Fettuccine topped with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
Fun Facts:
- Our handmade, paper-thin fettuccine was a guest favorite at Bella Luna in the French Quarter. Bella Luna was a fine dining restaurant owned and operated by Horst and Karen Pfeifer. It closed due to Hurricane Katrina and never reopened. The memory of Bella Luna lives on through Fettuccine Frenzy at Middendorf’s. Same Pasta. Same Taste. None of the Fancy.
- Middendorf’s Owner and European Master Chef Horst Pfeifer makes the fettuccine from scratch which consists solely of Semolina flour and eggs. It’s a very time consuming process to make the fettuccine so paper-thin, but it’s definitely worth it.
- Fettuccine is available all day (lunch and dinner).
- Our full menu is also available.
- Uncooked fettuccine is also available for purchase to make a quick meal at home.
We hope you can join us for Fettuccine Frenzy — Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in September!
Middendorf's Manchac
Open: Wednesday-Sunday, 10:30am-9:00pm
Location: 30160 Hwy 51 S, Akers (Manchac), LA 70421
Phone: (985) 386-6666
Middendorf's Slidell
Open: Wednesday-Sunday, 10:30am-9:00pm
Location: 1951 Oak Harbor Blvd., Slidell, LA 70461
Phone: (985) 771-7777
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Heart Failure Support Group
Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with heart failure? Our support group community is open to patients, family members, friends, and caregivers. We offer education, resources, and emotional support.
Join us at our next meeting on Wednesday, July 10, from 4-5 pm at East Jefferson General Hospital in Esplanade 2 of the Conference Center for this free support group.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, September 11
Wednesday, November 13
Time
4 - 5 pm
Location
East Jefferson General Hospital 1st Floor Conference Center - Esplanade 2
Questions? Call our group facilitators at 504.503.6949
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WYES New Orleans
We are excited to share the date for our 2nd WYES PRESENTS MORGUS MADNESS—Friday, October 18. Last year's event was such a success, so we're planning on inviting all the ghouls and goblins back to WYES for another night of Morgus Halloween fun! Tickets are on sale now for $45 and include food from local restaurants and caterers, wine & beer, and live music from Consortium of Genius.
Special thank you to our fabulous event co-chairs Wendy Lodrig Bart and Cheryl Cotten and to our event committee!
Tickets & Costume Contest Details: https://wyesmorgus2.eventbrite.com
2nd Annual...WYES PRESENTS MORGUS MADNESS
Friday, October 18, 2024
7pm-10pm
WYES Studios | 916 Navarre Ave.
$45pp
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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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Love New Orleans &
She'll Love You Back.
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Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
504-450-1955
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