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National Clean Off Your Desk Day takes place on the second Monday of January each year. When was the last time you cleaned out your workspace? Did you know the average work desk can be 100 times filthier than a kitchen table? Nasty, right? But there’s more. A work desk is probably 400 times less hygienic than an average toilet seat. Hygienic surroundings keep us free from all kinds of diseases. A clean workspace unclutters and inspires. And scientific research says tidy desks make you more efficient. So, take time today for some thorough decluttering and cleaning.
Remember, a messy desk is an invitation to chaos! A clean desk, on the other hand, helps you focus, be more productive, and generally makes you feel good about your workspace (as does a new laptop stand if you want to treat yourself). And when we say clean we don’t just mean physical clutter. That’s correct, your computer desktop counts too. Drag those files into a nice, neat folder!
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Uptown, Tuesday Farmers Market in New OrleansNext Market: January 14, 2025
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
Applied Arts
Buttery Spell
Costantini Pasta
Joe Fekete's Family Farm
Gingerbooch
Honest Foods
Isabel's Tamales and Produce
Johndales Farm
Know Dat Grow Dat
L'Hoste Citrus
Leo's Bread
Monica's Okra World
Mizell's Farm
Mycelium Express
Nola Botanical Tea
Pete & Clara's Seafood
Sassy Cajun Spices
Schmelly's Dirt Farm
T&R Dairy Farm
White Sand Homestead
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**UPDATED****City of New Orleans Awarded $9.3 Million to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
NEW ORLEANS – The City of New Orleans Office of Resilience & Sustainability (ORS) announced today that it has been awarded $9.3 million from the Federal Highway Administration's Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (FHWA CFI) grant program, as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This transformative investment will add approximately 58 publicly available electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the city, with 66 percent of these installations located in disadvantaged communities as designated by the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool.
“This $9.3 million federal award represents a transformative investment in our communities, especially those that have been historically underserved,” said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. “By prioritizing equity and access, we are ensuring that clean, sustainable transportation is available to all New Orleanians, not just a select few.”
Combustion of petroleum gas and diesel in cars, trucks, and buses on roads in New Orleans accounts for about half of the city’s total greenhouse gas emissions. The City set a goal of 40 percent of passenger and light-duty vehicles being electric within the city by 2035 in the latest Climate Action Plan. To reach this goal, it is critical that the charging infrastructure for these vehicles is widely accessible throughout New Orleans neighborhoods.
“I am thrilled to announce this groundbreaking investment to expand electric vehicle infrastructure across New Orleans,” said Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02). “These new EV chargers, strategically placed in every district and focused on underserved communities, represent a bold step forward in ensuring equitable access to clean transportation. By leveraging partnerships with institutions like Dillard University and Xavier University, we are fostering innovation while empowering our communities. This funding highlights the importance of sustainability, resilience, and economic opportunity for all New Orleans residents. Together, we are driving progress toward a cleaner, greener future!”
This federal award supports ongoing efforts led by ORS to create the City’s first Electric Transportation Roadmap, a strategic plan to expand access to clean transportation options and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. While the roadmap is still under development and expected to be published by spring 2025, initiatives like this grant align with its goals to promote equitable access to EV infrastructure, improve air quality, and stimulate local economic opportunities.
“The development of the Electric Transportation Roadmap will provide a blueprint for building a cleaner, more equitable transportation system for all New Orleanians,” said Greg Nichols, Deputy Chief Resilience Officer and Director of the Office of Resilience & Sustainability. “This award is a tangible example of how federal funding is helping us achieve our climate action goals, while also breaking down barriers to equitable access to electric vehicles.”
The new EV chargers, including Level 2 and DC Fast Chargers, will be installed at publicly owned locations across all five City Council districts, ensuring citywide coverage and accessibility. The sites were selected based on a community survey conducted in 2021.
Additionally, Dillard University and Xavier University will host chargers on their campuses, representing critical partnerships to support local communities and advance shared sustainability goals. By hosting EV chargers, these universities are helping to expand access for students, staff, and surrounding communities, while reinforcing New Orleans’ leadership in sustainable innovation.
“We are proud to host EV chargers on our campus as part of our community’s larger goal of sustainability,” said Xavier University of Louisiana President Reynold Verret. “Xavier’s commitment to creating a more just and humane society encompasses such innovation and thoughtfulness.”
“We are grateful that the City of New Orleans partnered with Dillard University on this innovative grant," said Dillard University President Dr. Monique Guillory. “This funding will provide green fueling opportunities to our Gentilly community and highlight clean energy at Dillard University. Dillard is cultivating leaders committed to sustainability and resiliency to propel New Orleans into a brighter future for us all.
This project will be in addition to the Electric Vehicle Charger Program run by Entergy New Orleans, in partnership with the City of New Orleans, which has installed 30 charging stations at 25 locations across the city. These chargers are primarily located at public facilities such as libraries and public parks.
Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s Federal Infrastructure Task Force, led by ORS, has now secured $140 million in federal funding from IIJA and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including this latest investment. Established in 2022, the Task Force identifies opportunities for federal grants to support local infrastructure and climate funding needs and priorities, ensuring that New Orleans remains a leader in resilience and sustainability initiatives.
More information about the FHWA CFI awardees can be found here. For more information about ORS’s ongoing projects and the Electric Transportation Road Map, visit https://nola.gov/resilience-sustainability.
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King Cake Hub opens for regular business at 8:30 a.m.
King cake from around the city at King Cake Hub at the Zony Mash Beer Project in New Orleans - clockwise from top, chocolate king cake from Bittersweet Confections, praline from Caluda's King Cakes, chocolate from Gracious Bakery + Cafe, bananas Foster from Brennan's. (Photo by Chris Granger | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)
PHOTO BY CHRIS GRANGER
This year, there will be some 100 different king cakes cycling through from producers including Bittersweet Confections, Breads on Oak, Brennan’s, Bywater Bakery, Caluda’s, Cannata’s, Caywood and Randazzo Bakery, District, Hi Do Bakery, Gracious Bakery, Joe Gambino’s Bakery, the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), Sugar Love, Nolita, Mad Batter Bakery and Marguerite’s King Cakes, Tartine and La Vie en Rose.
King Cake Hub operates daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Lundi Gras (March 3 this year, and the countdown is already on).
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Buttermilk drop King Cakes: a great tasting string of beads!
Also carrying Original McKenzie and Tastee Donut King Cakes! Stop by today at 5000 W Esplanade!
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GW Fins Restaurant
New Orleans shines brightest in moments of despair. We know there’s no way to get through hardship without coming together - that is a part of who we are. We are a city truly defined by community.
As we continue to hold the victims and their families of the New Year’s Day Bourbon Street tragedy in our hearts, we are proud to partner with the Louisiana Restaurant Association’s Fleur du Coeur: A Culinary Tribute.
From January 13-19, 2025, please join us and other French Quarter restaurants and bars in celebrating the vibrant culinary traditions of New Orleans while supporting the New Orleans New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund.
At GW Fins, all proceeds from the sales of one of our signature dishes, Lobster Dumplings, will be donated directly to the fund, which serves as a resource to provide assistance to the families of those whose lives were taken and those seriously injured or impacted by the tragedy.
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1) Deal of the Year
Louisiana has been awarded the 2024 Platinum Deal of the Year by Business Facilities magazine, a leading journal for site selectors. This is the first time that Louisiana has been recognized for having the #1 economic development win in America for the year. Writes Business Facilities:
The 2024 Platinum Deal of the Year Award recognizes Louisiana Economic Development for securing Meta’s largest AI-optimized data center in the northeast region of the state. The company plans to build the facility on a megasite in Richland Parish, representing a $10 billion investment that will create 500 direct jobs, with average salaries at least 150% of the state per capita average. In addition, the project will create 1,000 indirect jobs. State legislation reducing sales tax liability on data center equipment purchases, partnerships with educational institutions, and availability of utilities were among the factors critical in Meta choosing to locate in Louisiana.
Congratulations to Governor Landry, Louisiana Economic Development, GrowNELA, and Entergy!
You can read more about the Meta deal here.
2) GNO, Inc. 2024 Year-in-Review
2024 was a busy year, even by GNO, Inc. standards. Highlights of GNO, Inc.'s work included:
New & Notable
- Super Bowl LIX
- GNO, Inc. CEO Michael Hecht was named Infrastructure and Economic Development Coordinator for Louisiana by Governor Jeff Landry
- Working with over two dozen city, state, and other partners, the GNO, Inc. team helped coordinate and catalyze over 550 infrastructure and beautification projects
- Public Safety
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NOLA Coalition marked its 2nd anniversary, with homicides and carjackings down nearly 50% and 70%, respectively, since 2022
- NOLA Coalition surpassed $9 million raised for youth-service organizations
- Insurance
- GNO, Inc. collaborated with the LA Dept. of Insurance on key property insurance reforms, including Citizen’s surcharge suspension, and extension of the fortified roof grant program
- Testified multiple times in Congress on the need for reauthorization and reform of flood insurance; subsequently reauthorized. GNO, Inc. has now begun work on an all-perils national catastrophic insurance plan
- Energy
- GNO, Inc. and partners broke ground on the Louisiana Future Energy Center at The Beach
- Newlab partnered with GNO, Inc., Shell, Battelle, Carbonvert, and LSU to launch two DOE-funded programs focused on carbon management and clean hydrogen technologies
Business Development
- 13 projects announced with partners, representing $1.5M in investment, 585 new jobs, and over 1,200 retained jobs
- RNGD expansion – Jefferson Parish, $25M capex – 130 new + 240 retained jobs
- S&W Foods expansion – Tangipahoa, $21M capex – 100 retained jobs
- Agile Cold Storage – St. Tammany, $45M capex – 100 new jobs
- UBE Corporation – Jefferson, $500M capex – 56 new jobs @ $85K average salary
- Life for Tyres – St. John the Baptist, $46M capex – 46 new jobs @ $50K average salary
- Birdon – Jefferson Parish, $3.3M capex – 25 new jobs @ $99K average salary
- Woodland Biofuels – St. John the Baptist, $1.35B capex – 110 new jobs @ $90K average salary
- DAQA – Orleans, $100K capex – 20+ new jobs
- Graham Packaging – Tangipahoa, $35M capex – 100 retained jobs
- Laborde Products – St. Tammany, $5.8M capex – 13 new + 40 retained jobs @ $65K average salary
- TCI Tank Logistics – Orleans, $2M capex – 40 new + 41 retained jobs @ $60K average salary
- National Finance Center – Orleans, 600 retained jobs – 80k sf office space at The Beach
- Copado – Orleans, 45 new jobs @ $80K average salary
- World Trade Center of New Orleans - Hosted 110 government and business leaders from 23 countries, including 5 Ambassadors, 7 Consul Generals
- Digital Media & Tech - Hosted 8th annual Game Fete familiarization tour in partnership with LED and NOLABA; 50+ video game executives from across the U.S. attended, inc. DAQA (2024 announced project
- Military - Assisted The Beach at UNO in retaining Naval Information & Warfare Command, which was at risk of losing the 600+ full-time positions as a result of their lease renewal
Public Policy
- 2024 Special Session - Provided strategic advocacy and counsel, leading to outcomes including, but not limited to, the preservation of key economic development incentives (Historic Tax Credits, Motion Picture, Digital Media)
- Federal Policy - Drafted the TWIC Efficiency (TWICE) Act and secured bi-partisan authorship of Congressmen Carter and Higgins to introduce in the House; the act would increase infrastructure-related employment access for formerly incarcerated individuals and workforce availability
Workforce
Economic Mobility
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Startup Noir NOLA (SNN): Launched Startup Noir NOLA events, brand, and digital hub to spotlight and support Black entrepreneurship in New Orleans
Communications
- Earned 37 national media mentions, with a combined 706M+ impressions; publications included Fox News, News Nation, Yahoo! Finance, MarketScale, S&P Global, and BBC; earned over 360 local media mentions & published op-eds, including 5 newspaper front pages
You can read the full GNO, Inc. 2024 Year-End Report here.
Thank you to all of our staff, board, investors, and partners who made this success possible!
Michael Hecht
President & CEO
Greater New Orleans, Inc.
1100 Poydras Street, Ste. 3475
New Orleans, LA 70163
mhecht@gnoinc.org
M - 504.715.5037
@MHechtGNO
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We’ll be stocking King Cakes all season. More varieties are arriving soon in Mandeville. Come see what we offer from the Northshore, New Orleans, and beyond.
- 631 N. Causeway Blvd, Mandeville, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (985) 951-2501
- jenniferj@acquistapaces.com
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farrago
/fəˈrɑːɡoʊ/
Definition: A confused mixture; a hodgepodge or jumble of various elements.
Origin: Derived from the Latin word "farrago," meaning "mixed grain" or "mash," which combines "far" (grain) and "ago" (to drive or lead).
Example: The book was a farrago of genres, blending science fiction, romance, and mystery into a single narrative.
The term "farrago" aptly describes a jumble, as it conveys the idea of a chaotic mixture or assortment of different elements. Often used to refer to a collection that lacks cohesion, "farrago" captures the essence of disorganization. When one encounters a farrago, they might find it challenging to discern a clear theme or purpose, much like a jumble that presents a haphazard arrangement of items. This quality of chaotic variety makes "farrago" a fitting word for anything that seems to be a disordered blend, whether in literature, conversation, or even physical objects.
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Regift Your Christmas Trees to the Wetlands: Participate in the Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program!
NEW ORLEANS – The City of New Orleans today reminded residents of the annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program to restore our wetlands. For over 26 years, this program has contributed to the restoration of the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge, while also preventing them from being placed in landfills. Thanks to residents who participate in the program each year, recycled trees have restored an area of marsh equal to approximately 200 football fields. The trees also create an important habitat for birds, fish, crabs, crawfish and shrimp.
This year, the City added expanded dates and several new drop-off sites on the East Bank and West Bank to make it easier for residents to recycle their trees. Here’s when and how to participate:
City of New Orleans Extends Opportunities to Recycle Christmas Trees Through Friday, January 17
NEW ORLEANS – The City of New Orleans today announce the extension of Christmas tree collections. Residents are encouraged to call 3-1-1 to request a Christmas tree pickup through Friday, Jan. 17 if their tree was not collected this week. Requests can also be made by visiting https://nola311.org/.
After the 3-1-1 request is made, residents should immediately place their tree on the curb in a position that is easy for the contractor to retrieve it. Residents should also leave the trees in place until they are removed, as the contractor’s route may vary.
Trees cannot be flocked or have remnants of tinsel. Lighting and all ornamentation must be removed before recycling pick up. Residents should also try to remove plastic bases from their trees. However, wooden bases are acceptable.
The program is coordinated by the City of New Orleans Office of Resilience and Sustainability (ORS) and the Department of Sanitation, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Louisiana Army National Guard (LANG).
The trees will be sorted, bundled and airlifted by helicopter to be dropped off in the spring in targeted sections of the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge. The project benefits the City of New Orleans and surrounding coastal environment while also providing valuable training hours for pilots and crewmembers of the 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment.
To learn more about this initiative, visit nola.gov/ChristmasTreeRecycling.
To learn more, go to nola.gov/ChristmasTreeRecycling
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The Christmas season has come to a close, and you might be wondering what to do with your tree.
Jefferson Parish officials are reminding residents of its Christmas tree recycling program as residents get ready to ring in the new year.
According to the parish, residents in unincorporated Jefferson Parish and the Town of Jean Lafitte can bring real Christmas trees with no lights, garland, tinsel, ornaments, tree stands or plastic bags to 400 David Drive or 6440 Lapalco Blvd. from Jan. 4 through Jan. 14.
Flocked, painted and artificial trees will not be collected.
Parish officials said the recycled trees will be used to build wave-dampening fences to reduce coastal erosion in the Barataria Basin.
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Humans of the Holocaust
In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, The National WWII Museum will display a series of photographs and personal accounts from Erez Kaganovitz's digital storytelling project.
- January 13, 2025 to January 31, 2025
Buy Tickets
- https://www.nationalww2museum.org/buy-tickets
Location: Louisiana Memorial Pavilion
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Rodrigue:
Before the Blue Dog
A new Louisiana State Museum exhibition Rodrigue: Before the Blue Dog, opens at the Cabildo .
This new exhibit presents more than fifty of Rodrigue's unique paintings alongside Louisiana State Museum artifacts related to Cajun culture.
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Zuppardo's Family Supermarket
It's finally Muffuletta King Cake Season
A few might be available to grab & go, but to guarantee you have what you need, please order a day or 2 in advance!
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- 5010 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana
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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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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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FRITZELS MUSIC CALENDAR
SUNDAY
12:30PM DOYLE COOPER BAND (1/19,1/26) MARTY PETERS BAND (1/5, 1/19)
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
5PM COLIN MYERS ORCHESTRA
8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/JAMIL SHARIF
WEDNESDAY
1PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT
5PM BOURBON STREET STARS
8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK
THURSDAY
12PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT
2PM DOYLE COOPER BAND
5PM JOHN SAAVEDRA BAND
8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/CHUCK BRACKMAN
FRIDAY
12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT
2:30PM SAM FRIEND JAZZ BAND
6PM WOODIS/LANGE BAND (1/10,1/24)) SAM LOBLEY BAND ( 1/3,1/17,1/31)
9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK
SATURDAY
1-5PM STEVE DETROY BAND
5-9PM 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
Music Director
The Distillery District
9 Trinity Street, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
www.thedistillerydistrict.com
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Check out our Daily SPECIALS Y’all!
- 4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 324-6841
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- 617 Piety Street Suite B, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
King Cake pretzels are coming out on Tuesday! We have Bavarian cream and a new one: German chocolate king cake pretzels y’all! It’s finger licking amazing. Just saying.
Bratz Y'all
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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
- 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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We're pleased to announce that Kid Cafe', a free after-school meal program for youth- ages 18 and under, is now underway. In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, No Kid Hungry, and Share Our Strength, the program ensures that low-income children at afterschool program sites across New Orleans have access to nutritious meals during the school year. Kid Cafe' meals are available Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at multiple NORD rec centers. For more information, call us at 504-658-3052. | |
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In Person
The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
January 13 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
BUY TICKETS
https://ticketing.nationalww2museum.org/webstore/shop/viewitems.aspx?cg=tickets&c=vbitn
Join our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America. After the show, join us at Kilroy's Bar & Lounge in The Higgins Hotel for our Premium Dinner Experience or grab drinks and snacks by The American Sector Restaurant & Bar. Ticketholders also receive 20% off at Rosie’s on the Roof at The Higgins Hotel before and after the show.
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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LSU Women's Basketball...
BATON ROUGE – No. 6 LSU (18-0, 3-0 SEC) will return home to the PMAC Monday night to host Vanderbilt (14-3, 1-2 SEC) at 6 p.m. CT on the SEC Network.
Courtney Lyle and Carolyn Peck will call the action on the SEC Network. Fans can also listen to Patrick Wright and Shaeeta Williams on the LSU Sports Radio Network.
Monday night will be the final Beat the Buzzer promotion for the women’s basketball season where fans can receive discounted concessions from when doors open one hour prior to tip until 10 minutes from tip time.
LSU remained unbeaten Thursday night with a road win at No. 16 Tennessee.
Mon.
Jan 13
vs.
Vanderbilt
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
Presented by
6:00 pm CT
Sun.
Jan 19
at
Florida
Gainesville, Fla. (Stephen C. O'Connell Center)
12:00 pm CT
Thu.
Jan 23
at
South Carolina
Columbia, S.C. (Colonial Life Arena)
7:00 pm CT
Sun.
Jan 26
vs.
Texas A&M
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
Presented by
3:00 pm CT
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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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MonJan13
6pm
Secret Six Jazz Band
RSVP
The Secret Six are a New Orleans traditional Jazz Band evoking the rich style of collective improvistion and ensemble playing. Specializing in stomps, blueses, rags, and no frills hot jazz!
MonJan13
9:00pm-1:00am
The Jump Hounds
The Jump Hounds is a New Orleans-based sextet that specializes in ‘jump’, the jazz-based rhythm and blues that bridged the gap between swing and rock & roll. To keep this often-overlooked style of music alive, the band plays a mix of Jump Era classics and original compositions within the idiom. The result is a repertoire that balances energetic up-tempo numbers, slow blues, and cozy mid-tempo swingers. This breadth of material makes for dynamic live shows that are tailored to the audience.
TueJan14
6PM
Charlie and The Tropicales
TueJan14
Kid Chocolate + the Free P.O.C
Grammy Winning Trumpeter & Vocalist. Kid Chocolate & The Free P.O.C. Heal, Unite & Inspire with Music. The Man , The Horn , The Voice.
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limerence Pronunciation: /ˈlɪmərəns/
Definition: a state of obsession or intense infatuation with someone, typically characterized by intrusive thoughts and fantasies about the object of affection, often accompanied by physical and emotional longing.
Origin: Coined by psychologist Dorothy Tennov in the 1970s, limerence is derived from the word "limen," meaning threshold in Latin, referring to the transition from normal emotional experiences to an intense state of infatuation.
Example: After meeting Jake, Sarah experienced limerence, constantly daydreaming about him and longing for his presence in her life.
Description: Limerence refers to a state of intense infatuation, often described as being "head over heels" in love. It goes beyond a simple crush, involving an overwhelming preoccupation with the object of one's desire. Limerence is characterized by intrusive thoughts and fantasies about the person, accompanied by a strong desire for reciprocation and emotional connection. This emotional state, coined by psychologist Dorothy Tennov, encompasses the exhilarating highs and agonizing lows associated with being deeply infatuated. Limerence can be both thrilling and torturous, as individuals consumed by it may struggle to focus on anything else, often neglecting their own well-being in pursuit of their object of affection.
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The Bluegrass Pickin' Party is an open acoustic bluegrass jam. Bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, dobro, harmonica, or singing voice to join the jam circle. Beginners welcome to come and learn traditional bluegrass music. Intermediate and advanced players welcome as well. This weekly jam is also open to anyone and everyone who'd like to come listen and enjoy the music.
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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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2836 Lasalle Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70115
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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,January 13
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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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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Did you know that there is a sleuth among us? A sly protein hides in your kitchen, acting as the binding agent in many foods and beverages you consume on a daily basis. Many of us take it for granted and know nothing of its presence, while 2.5 million people in the U.S. battle against it. Can you guess what it is? Gluten — a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley that those with a gluten intolerance spend their lives avoiding. On January 13, we observe National Gluten-Free Day alongside our gluten-free friends! | |
Moussaka, Ceviche, Dim Sum & more: what do these dishes’ names mean?
Published on January 13, 2025
Credit: Sam Loyd
Whenever browsing through the menu of a foreign restaurant, the names can make food appear exotic, fancy, enticing, or straight-out odd. In these cases, the logic dictates that we ask the waiter for help. But a few of these foreign dishes have become famous all over the world and their names pop up in all sorts of restaurants, not just foreign ones. Take a look at the following ten and see if you already know the meaning of any of them!
1Coq Au Vin
Credit: Philippe Murray-Pietsch
A staple name when it comes to "fancy" meals, Coq au Vin is French for rooster in wine, even if the rooster is usually replaced with chicken. Coq au Vin was a peasant dish in origin due to the fact that rooster meat is tough and sinewy and it takes a long time to marinate and braise to make the meat tender.
As legend goes, this dish originated during the Roman conquest of Gaul. The rooster was a symbol of valor to the Gauls. The chief of the tribe Arverne sent a symbolic rooster to Julius Caesar to show they would never be defeated. Caesar returned this gesture with a surprising twist, serving the chief with a delicious dish of rooster in wine.
2Pasta Primavera
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A literal translation of "spring pasta", Pasta Primavera certainly sounds Italian. But this dish originated in 70s America, not Italy. Sirio Maccioni, the co-owner of New York restaurant Le Cirque, initially introduced pasta primavera as an off-menu special.
Maccioni is said to have taken a dish of pasta, vegetables, and cream his wife had mixed from a hunger-induced raid of their kitchen, refined it, and started serving it to his guests. Despite its humble beginnings, pasta primavera gained huge popularity amongst diners and critics, eventually being adopted by home cooks in America and beyond.
3Vichyssoise
Credit: Bakd&Raw by Karolin Baitinger
Just pronouncing the name of this dish sounds like speaking French. Vichyssoise is a soup made of cooked and mashed leeks, potatoes, onions, and cream, served chilled and garnished with chopped chives. It was invented in the early 20th century by Louis Diat, a cook working as head chef of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in New York.
Leek and potato soup is a traditional staple of French cuisine. 19th-century French cookbooks give recipes for a simple leek and potato soup, called potage Parmentier or potage à la Parmentier. The name Vichyssoise means "ice-cold cream from Vichy".
4Chicken Tikka Masala
Credit: Toa Heftiba
A familiar yet exotic name, Chicken Tikka Masala is a dish consisting of roasted marinated chicken chunks in a spiced sauce, often creamy and orange-colored. The dish was created by cooks from South Asia living in Great Britain and is popular in restaurants around the world.
The sauce usually includes tomatoes, cream, coconut cream, and a masala spice mix. The sauce and chicken pieces may be colored orange using foodstuffs such as turmeric, paprika, tomato purée, or food dye. Tikka translates to "roasted", and Massala is "a mix of spices".
5Moussaka
Credit: Becca Tapert
Moussaka is an eggplant or potato-based dish, often including ground meat, which is common in the Balkans and the Middle East, with many local and regional variations.
Many versions have a top layer made of custard or béchamel sauce.
In Greece, the dish is layered and typically served hot. There’s a vegan version that replaces meat with mushrooms or a mix of sautéed onions and rice. And, in Turkey, moussaka consists of thinly sliced and fried eggplant served in a tomato-based meat sauce, warm or at room temperature. The word moussaka itself translates to "cold, or dipped in liquid".
6Ceviche
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Ceviche is a Peruvian dish consisting of fish or shellfish marinated in citrus and seasonings. The fish is usually cured in lemon or sour lime juice, marinated together with sliced or chopped onion, and served with chopped cilantro. The dressing also includes some local varieties of chili pepper or chili, replaced by mustard in some locations in Central America.
In Peru, it is served with garnishes of boiled root vegetables such as sweet potatoes, cassava, or, very rarely, potatoes, and grains or seeds such as corn, legumes such as zarandaja, fried plantain, seaweed, and lettuce.
7Dim sum
Credit: Mulan Sukrisno
A colorful array of small Chinese dishes traditionally consumed for brunch, Dim Sum is commonly associated with Cantonese cuisine. In the 10th century, travelers frequented Cantonese teahouses for small-portion meals with tea. Cantonese dim sum was originally based on local foods. As dim sum continued to develop, chefs introduced influences and traditions from other regions of China.
Dim Sum has a very broad range of flavors, textures, cooking styles, and ingredients and can be classified into regular items, seasonal offerings, weekly specials, banquet dishes, holiday dishes, house signature dishes, and travel-friendly items, as well as breakfast or lunch foods and late-night snacks. The term Dim Sum translates to "touch the heart."
8Doner kebab
Credit: Viktor Ritsvall
Doner kebab is a dish of Turkish origin made of seasoned meat stacked in the shape of an inverted cone, turned slowly on the rotisserie, next to a vertical cooking element. The operator uses a knife to slice thin shavings from the outer layer of the meat as it cooks.
The sliced meat of a doner kebab may be served on a plate with various accompaniments, stuffed into bread as a sandwich, or wrapped in a thin flatbread such as filo. Doner kebab has become popular around the world as a fast food dish sold by kebab shops, and is often called simply a "kebab." The term, donner kebab itself, translates to "roasted lamb."
9Pad Thai
Credit: Alyssa Kowalski
An exotic dish that has become famous all over the world, Pad Thai is a rice noodle dish fried in a wok and commonly served as a street food. As Thailand's national dish, it is typically made with rice noodles, shrimp, peanuts, scrambled eggs, and bean sprouts.
Many of the ingredients on a Pad Thai dish are provided on the side as condiments, such as red chili pepper, lime wedges, roasted peanuts, bean sprouts, garlic chives, and other miscellaneous fresh vegetables. The term Pad translates to "fried".
10Weiner schnitzel
Credit: Bakd&Raw by Karolin Baitinger
Wiener schnitzel is made of a thin, breaded, pan-fried veal cutlet served without sauce.
It is one of the best-known specialties of Viennese cuisine and one of the national dishes of Austria.
This dish is prepared from veal slices, butterfly cut, lightly pounded flat, slightly salted, and rolled in flour, whipped eggs, and bread crumbs. Finally, the Schnitzel is fried until it is golden yellow. The term Wiener schnitzel translates, literally to "small, breaded, veal cutlet."
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"If you recognize this, you're either a history buff or a senior citizen - or maybe both!"
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These were so common back then and offered by gas stations, grocery stores and many multiple other outlets. My family used them often!
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If there is a need for emergency assistance, you should always call 911. However, DDD’s SafeWalk is a service provided to Downtown residents, workers and visitors, so people can feel safe and confident walking to and from anywhere Downtown. Downtown SafeWalks are offered free of charge within the Downtown DDD boundaries. To schedule a SafeWalk, contact the DDD Public Safety Rangers during regular operating hours: 7 days a week, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Call or text (504) 415-1730 to check availability. If texting, include name, location and time of meet-up.
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HE 2025 MARDI GRAS GUIDE has begun distribution. Copies may be found at all Barnes & Nobles, Beads by the Dozen, Plush Appeal, Mardi Gras Bead Factory, TJ's Carnival Supply, Jefferson Variety, with more outlets coming daily. Our 49th annual edition | |
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Open on Sundays AND Mondays?! Yes, please!
Laissez les bon temps rouler with Haydel’s EVERY DAY of the week with our updated Mardi Gras hours:
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Pre-order your king cakes with us today by calling our bakery. Happy Almost Mardi Gras Season!
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Meet the newest member of the family…King Cake Beignets. Available throughout carnival season.
lovebakersdozen.com
https://www.lovebakersdozen.com
Bakers Dozen Donuts Wed-Sat 5am-11am Sundays 6:30am-11am CLOSED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS 3305 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson LA 504-828-2811
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You know it’s the start of Carnival season when the smell of King Cakes are in the air! Stop by Randazzo’s Camellia City Bakery to pick up a king cake in store, or have one shipped to your front door! www.KingCakes.com
- 3501 Pontchartrain Dr, Slidell, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (985) 781-2253
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2025 NOCCA King Cake Menu
- Gluten-Free Cinnamon: This is ideal for anyone who loves the taste of a classic New Orleans king cake but can't do gluten. Soft and pillowy inside, with a not-too-sweet cinnamon ribbon and crust, vanilla glaze, and shimmery edible glitter, this is a cake for everyone to enjoy!
- Satsuma Almond: This king cake is made with rich almond paste and tart, tangy Louisiana satsumas. It's braided with a brioche-style dough, glazed with even more satsuma, and dusted with purple, green, and gold edible glitter. Give it as a gift or enjoy it yourself.
- Salted Caramel Apple: This king cake is spiced apples and lightly sweetened cream cheese in a brioche dough, glazed with salted caramel, and finished off with crunchy caramel bits and edible glitter. It's like a whole Carnival parade in a box, and is available through January 26, 2025.
- Additional limited-edition flavors will be announced at a later date, including a special Valentine's Day King Cake.
All proceeds support NOCCA's Culinary Arts program, helping cultivate the next generation of New Orleans culinary talent. The partnership with French Truck Coffee adds an extra dimension, with their special "Big Chief" Carnival blend benefiting the NOCCA Foundation.
Event Details: Available January 6 to March 2, 2025 | Pre-order at NOCCAMarketplace.com| Local pickup at NOCCA and select retailers
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If you really love chocolate, prove it and order the ultimate chocolate king cake! Our Bittersweet King Cake has a rich layer of chocolate mousse between our brioche dough filled with chocolate cream cheese. It's covered in chocolate ganache icing, the trio Mardi Gras colors, and dark chocolate truffles!
- 725 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- cakes@bittersweetconfections.com
bittersweetnola
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These gorgeous gateaux des rois by the amazing pastry team at Gracious. Pre-order online or walk in, and try to snag one! Our house made puff pastry, filled with rum flavored almond frangipan.
- 4930 Prytania Street and 2854 St Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 301-3709
- info@graciousbakery.com
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The ULTIMATE
"SUPER-MARDI GRAS" 2025
EACH Remarqued Signed & Numbered Print is
HAND-PAINTED in GOLD by artist ANDREA MISTRETTA - Year #40
Limited Edition of only 777 prints 18" x 24"
Poster Includes KREWE's names in CALLIGRAPHY
https://mardigrasgraphics.com/order.html
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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
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Full Moon Calendar 2025
Full Moon DateNative American NameTime of Full Moon
January 13Wolf Moon5:27 PM
February 12Snow Moon8:53 AM
March 14Worm Moon2:55 AMApril 12Pink Moon8:22 PMMay 12Flower Moon12:56 PMJune 11Strawberry Moon3:44 AMJuly 10Buck Moon4:37 PMAugust 9Sturgeon Moon3:55 AMSeptember 7Corn Moon2:09 PMOctober 6Harvest Moon11:48 PMNovember 5Beaver Moon8:19 AMDecember 4Cold Moon6:14 PM
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JOB1 is hosting a Career & Training Job Fair on Wednesday, January 15th, from 10 AM - 1 PM at our center!
Meet with employers, resource partners, and training providers all in one place! Don’t miss the opportunity to discover career pathways and gain valuable connections for your professional growth.
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Taco Tuesday just leveled up at Los Jefes Grill! Come join us for unbeatable deals:
🔥 $3 Tacos – including our award-winning Top Taco favorites like Chicharrones, Barbacoa, and Certified Angus Beef!
🍹 2-in-1 Margarita Shakers for double the fun!
🥃 2-for-1 Shots to keep the good times rolling.
🎵 Live DJ starting at 6 PM – bringing the vibes you won't want to miss!
Bring your friends and let's make this the best Taco Tuesday yet. See you at Los Jefes!
Cheers,Los Jefes Grill Team 🌮🍹
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Shellebrate ‘Tide-y’ Tuesdays & ‘Water-full’ Wednesdays with us!
Dive into our ‘pearl’-fectly delicious raw $1 Dollar Oysters on the half shell Happy Hour from 3-5:30 PM.
Slide on over to THE Original French Market Restaurant and Bar for a ‘mer-mazing’ time!
- 1001 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 525-7879
- Catrena@fmnola.com
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- 6711 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 733-2248
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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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2 PM – 7 PM
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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- 5442 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 272-0262
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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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Racing Schedule
Thursday through Sunday
We love seeing horses in the paddock again! Doors open at 12, first race is at 12:45
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On January 16th at 7:30 PM, the LPO presents an evening celebrating the brilliance of America's most iconic composers featuring works by George Gershwin, Samuel Barber, Duke Ellington, and Leonard Bernstein. Violinist Sirena Huang makes her LPO debut in a dazzling performance of Barber's Concerto for Violin and Orchestra. Get your tickets at www.lpomusic.com
Matthew Kraemer, Conductor
Sirena Huang, violin
GERSHWIN: Promenade
BARBER: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 14
ELLINGTON: Black, Brown, and Beige
BERNSTEIN: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
DURATION: Approximately 100 minutes, including intermission.
Doors will be open at 6:00 PM.
There will be a pre-concert talk from 6:30-7:00 PM.
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
- Thursday, January 16, 2025
- 7:30 PM 9:30 PM
- Orpheum Theater
- 129 Roosevelt WayNew Orleans, LA
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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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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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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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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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Gymnastics
Fri.
Jan 17
vs.
Florida
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
Presented by
6:30 pm CT
Fri.
Jan 24
at
Arkansas
Fayetteville, Ark. (Barnhill Arena)
6:45 pm CT
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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Blue Nile
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Saturday, January 18 at 1:30 p.m.
Performers and culture bearers Mama Jamilah and Baba Luther will guide us through Bamboula 2000’s Imagination Tour. Join us as we travel to the African Diaspora via Imagination Airlines. We will drum, dance, sing, and learn about our connections to our African Ancestry and the cultures that make New Orleans the cultural mecca that it is today.
Saturday, January 18 at 2:00 p.m.
- Our Peace Parade will follow Bamboula 2000’s performance.
- LCM Artist in Residence Sari Jordan will join us for the Peace Parade and share “Peace Songs”
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
Friday Night Wine School - Rhonerama Part II, the Villages and Crus of the Southern Rhone
Fri Jan 17, 2025 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 12 people per time slot.
"Every 13 seconds, a bottle of Rhône Valley AOC wine is enjoyed somewhere in the world."
The Rhône wine region, one of the most ancient wine-growing areas, stretches along the Rhône River to the Mediterranean Sea in the southern part of France. Geologically speaking, it was created during the last ice age as the Rhône Glacier carved its way south from the Swiss Alps through what is now France. Today, the Rhône River meanders southward on this path for over 500 miles, nourishing the region and shaping its landscape and character.
The region is one of the most celebrated and popular wine regions in the world. From the Northern Rhône, where the rugged hills of Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage produce elegant and age-worthy Syrah wines, to the sun-drenched vineyards of the Southern Rhône, where blends of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah define powerful reds like those of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Rhône offers an incredible diversity of styles and flavors. Each subregion of the valley showcases its unique terroir, shaped by ancient soils, rolling hills, and a climate that ranges from cool, alpine influences in the north to the warm Mediterranean breeze in the south.
The Southern Rhône is famed for its bold, structured reds and complex blends that have made the valley a powerhouse of French winemaking. Whether you're tasting wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, or the lesser-known but equally intriguing Luberon or Ventoux, you’ll be treated to a true reflection of the land, where the mountains meet the Mediterranean, and each glass of wine tells a story of the people, places, and centuries-old practices that have shaped this exceptional region.
As with all wine regions in France, the Rhone has a hierarchical system of qualifying quality. From the ripe and welcoming Cotes du Rhone AOC to the more structured Cotes du Rhone Villages and finally, the famous Cru wines, exploring the region can be a complicated but delicious journey. In our "Rhonerama" series, we'll break down the AOC systems requirements as we taste very distinct wines from the area.
The Villages and Crus are the heart of the region such as the famous AOC's of Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Tavel, Lirac, Rasteau, Cairanne, Beaumes de Venise and Vinsobres. Join Nicole Todaro as we take a road trip around the area, tasting the similarities and differences of these captivating wines.
-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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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
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The 2025 Jazz & Heritage Spring Concert Series, produced by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and presented by Goldfarb Financial, is set to be a remarkable celebration of music! Taking place at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, located at 1225 N. Rampart Street in New Orleans, the concerts will honor both traditional and contemporary jazz. The four-week series will be an unforgettable experience that bridges the timeless and modern evolution of jazz!
2025 Traditional and Contemporary Jazz Series presented by Goldfarb Financial
Friday, January 17 – Mikhala “Jazz Muffin” Iversen 🎟 $10
Saturday, January 18 – Jason Marsalis Presents: The Rare Works of Ellis Marsalis 🎟 $10
Friday, January 24 – The Pfister Sisters 🎟 $10
Saturday, January 25 – Jason Stewart Quintet ft. Donald Vega 🎟 $10
Friday, January 31 – Panorama Brass Band 🎟 $10
Saturday, February 1– Steve Masakowski Family and Friends 🎟 $10
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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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XANADU opens FRIDAY! Jan 10-26
all the music you know & love! 80's attire & rollerskates encouraged!
Strap on your roller skates and ride a wave of 1980s nostalgia in Xanadu, the glittering collision of myth, magic, and totally tubular tunes! Follow Kira, a Greek muse sent to inspire a struggling artist to create the ultimate masterpiece: a roller disco! With hits like "Magic," "Suddenly," and "Xanadu," this jukebox joyride is a love letter to dreams, neon lights, and following your heart.
Packed with laughs, outrageous costumes, and irresistible energy, Xanadu will have you dancing in your seat. Perfect for all ages, it’s a journey you don’t want to miss!
GET TIX HERE!
https://www.rivertowntheaters.com/
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts - 325 Minor Street - Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 461-9475
Xanadu
JAN 17
Fri • 7:30pm
Xanadu
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, Kenner LA
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JAN 18
Sat • 7:30pm
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JAN 19
Sun • 2:00pm
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JAN 23
Thu • 7:30pm
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JAN 24
Fri • 7:30pm
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Sat • 7:30pm
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JAN 26
Sun • 2:00pm
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PLEASE be INFORMED! The Baby Dolls BLESSINGS of the STREETS will be Next Saturday January 18th, 2025! 11am Due to the Friged Weather!
Same time!Same Place! New Orleans Jazz Museum 400 Esplanade! Please enter on Barrck St!
Thanks SOOO Much WWOZ for Your Continued SUPPORT of the Baby Doll Culture
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Los Jefes Grill
Brunch isn’t brunch without bottomless drinks… and now a mariachi band. Weekend brunch Saturday + Sunday 11AM — 2PM. KIDS EAT FREE!
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Gretna Farmer’s Market
Event Date:
Saturday 18
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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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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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 here at Palmettos on Sundays from
10 am to 3 pm for an authentic
Louisiana Jazz Brunch.
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JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS
SUN0AY
10 am – 3 pm
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Celebrate Dolly Parton’s Birthday with a
“What’s Cookin’ Good Lookin’” Bash on Oak Street.
New Orleans, LA – Join us on January 19th, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Oak Street for a festive block party celebration of Dolly Parton’s birthday. This event aims to raise funds for the Imagination Library in Orleans Parish, a Dollywood Foundation program supporting early childhood literacy by providing free books each month to children from birth to age five.
The dress code is casual, but be a diamond in a rhinestone world! Wear your favorite bedazzled jeans, jackets, skirts, boots, wigs, and retro-western-style shirts. Our event is inspired by Dolly’s new cookbook, so come ready to snag an exclusive Krewe of Dolly apron and bid on amazing items and trips at the silent auction!
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025
- Time: 12pm-5pm
- Entertainment and Live Music Schedule: See our local celebrity emcees, groove to the bands at the Maple Leaf and join the second line.
- 12pm-12:45pm: Bright Cloud- Dance to retro country rock from an up-and-coming New Orleans band in costume.
- 1pm-2:15pm: Tiffany Pollack & Co- Enjoy a mix of blues, country, rock, and soul from this talented New Orleans-based singer/songwriter and band.
- 2:30pm-3pm: Huge Announcement! Be the first to hear the big news about Imagination Library from Krewe of Dolly and celebrate!
- 3pm-5pm: Big Sam’s Funky Nation- Experience an interactive blend of funk, jazz, rock, and hip-hop from one of New Orleans’ premier bands.
- Address: 8300 Block of Oak Street, New Orleans
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Admission: Purchase ticket, by clicking here.
https://givebutter.com/c/BirthdayBash2025/members/thekreweofdolly
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- Age: The Maple Leaf is open to everyone 21 and up. Children can hang out at the Old Alker Distillery and Jacques-Imo’s. Tickets are free for children 12 and under.
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Delicious Cuisine: Enjoy flavorful dishes from the renowned Jacques-Imo’s Cafe, known for serving “real Nawlins’ food” like fried chicken and crawfish cheesecake.
- Craft Cocktails: All attendees receive vouchers for a handcrafted drink inspired by our favorite country artists at the Old Alker Distillery.
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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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Jan 20, 2025, Monday @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Industry Coffee Break
514 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70130, 514 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2110, United States
Hosted By New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
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College Football Playoff national championship?
- Date: Monday, Jan. 20
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
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Join Ogden Museum in celebrating the life and legacy of Civil Rights pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Visit the Museum for a family-friendly, FREE admission day exploring art and activism.
Enjoy a museum-wide social justice scavenger hunt, art activities, community partner tables, entertainment, a food truck and more!
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Elia Cecino Returns to Louisiana
MASNO is pleased to welcome back Italian pianist ELIA CECINO, Gold Medalist of the 2022 New Orleans International Piano Competition, for both orchestral and solo performances.
UNO’s Musical Excursions Series featuring Elia Cecino
Admission is FREE – Reservations Encouraged
PROGRAM
J.S. BACH: Toccata in G minor, BWV 915
Beethoven – Schumann: Etudes in Variation Form on a Theme by Beethoven, Op. Posthumous
Ravel: “Miroirs”, Op. 43,
La vallée des cloches
Alborada del gracioso
Ginastera: Suite de Danzas Criollas, Op. 15
Schumann: Ghost Variations, Op. Posthumous and Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13 and Posthumous
When
January 24, 2025 7:30 pm
Location
UNO Performing Arts Center
Tickets
https://calendar.time.ly/4n2u3rgq/event/77701211/20250122193000
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2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
The Mardi Gras season is upon us again! Here's the parade schedule for 2025 (subject to change):
Saturday, January 25
6pm Krewe Mosaique - French Quarter
Saturday, February 1
7pm Krewe of Chewbacchus
Friday, February 14
7pm Krewe Bohème - Marigny/French Quarter
Saturday, February 15
6:30pm Krewe du Vieux - French Quarter
followed by krewedelusion
Sunday, February 16
1pm Krewe of Nefertiti - New Orleans East
4:30pm 'tit Rex - Marigny
Friday, February 21
3pm Cork - French Quarter
5:30pm Oshun - Uptown
followed by Cleopatra
Saturday, February 22
9:30am Krewe of Pontchartrain - Uptown
followed by Legion of Mars
followed by Choctaw
followed by Freret
5:30pm Knights of Sparta - Uptown
6:15pm Krewe of Pygmalion - Uptown
Sunday, February 23
11am The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale - Uptown
12:30pm Krewe of King Carrollton - Uptown
1:30pm Krewe of King Arthur - Uptown
2pm Krewe of Barkus - French Quarter
Wednesday, February 26
6:15pm Krewe of Druids - Uptown
followed by Krewe of Alla
Thursday, February 27
5:30pm Knights of Babylon - Uptown
followed by Knights of Chaos
followed by Krewe of Muses
Friday, February 28
11:30am Krewe of Bosom Buddies - French Quarter
5:30pm Krewe of Hermes - Uptown
6:30pm Krewe d'Etat - Uptown
7pm Krewe of Morpheus - Uptown
Saturday, March 1
10:45am - Krewe of NOMTOC - Westbank
11am Krewe of Iris - Uptown
12pm Krewe of Tucks - Uptown
4:15pm Krewe of Endymion - Midcity
Sunday, March 2
11am Okeanos - Uptown
followed by Krewe of Mid-City
12pm Thoth - Uptown
5:15pm Bacchus - Uptown
LUNDI GRAS Monday, March 3
2pm Red Beans - Marigny
5:15pm Proteus - Uptown
6pm Orpheus - Uptown
MARDI GRAS Tuesday, March 4
7am Half-Fast Walking Club - start at Commander's Palace
7:30am Mondo Kayo Social and Marching Club - start at Third & Magazine
8am Zulu - Uptown
10:30am Rex - Uptown
followed by Krewe of Elks Orleans
followed by Krewe of Crescent City
Morning - Societé de Sainte Anne - Marigny/French Quarter
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New Orleans Jazz Club 1-26
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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39th Annual
Louisiana American Italian Sports Hall of Fame Gala
Join us for this year's gala at the JW Marriott on February 1, 2025.
This exciting celebration will include a cocktail reception, a silent auction, a delicious, seated dinner, and the presentation of awards to our amazing inductees, and our National Honoree!
This year’s National Honoree: Sal Paolantonio of ESPN.
LAISHF Inductees:
Wayne Francingues, Ryan LoProto (posthumously), and Sam Scelfo.
Awardees:
Louis Prima Arts & Entertainment Award: Tony Orlando
Buddy “D” Media Award: Vincent B. “Chip” LoCoco
Business Achievement Award: Arthur Brocato
Dr. John Adriani Medical Award: Dr. Jeffery Scott Pinto
Joseph I Giarrusso Civic Award: Leon Cannizzaro
Joseph Maselli Heritage Award: Joe Scelsa
Join us as we celebrate these deserving people, click below for tickets!
*Don't miss Appearances by Rocky Marciano Jr. and Vince Ferragamo, former quarterback of the LA Rams!
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Join the St. Louis IX Art Society | Sainte-Chapelle Studios | Joie de Vivre for our 3rd annual soirée fundraiser, "A Masquerade of Sacred Beauty," on the afternoon of Saturday, February 1st, 2025, at Jesuit High School in New Orleans!
The event will begin with a "Silver Mass" in celebration of the sacred arts with Archbishop Alfred Hughes and Rev. John Brown, SJ, and then we will enjoy an afternoon of live music, a wide-ranging sacred art auction, life-giving community, and more!
Your support allows us to continue our mission to create a more beautiful and cultured Catholic Church in South Louisiana.
To register, click the link below!
Jesuit High School, New Orleans
4133 Banks St.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
US
https://sl9art.betterworld.org/events/masquerade-sacred-beauty?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMAABHd3y-FdrQv_btg5ZxHJnJlQg8nTHmXKuWiKk8PsIktgYQMYHPbo2zQuOvw_aem_BZgcDBOy8uCB3V174b-cHw
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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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Super Bowl LIX pre-game show features all New Orleans and Louisiana musicians
The NFL announced on Thanksgiving that the Super Bowl LIX pre-game telecast will spotlight singers and musicians from New Orleans and Louisiana.
Jon Batiste, who grew up in Kenner and attended St. Augustine High School and the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, will sing the national anthem in the Caesars Superdome ahead of kickoff on Feb. 9.
Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, who grew up in Treme, will team up with contemporary Christian singer and Lafayette native Lauren Daigle to perform "America the Beautiful." They have previously made guest appearances with one another onstage and on recordings.
And contemporary R&B singer Ledisi, who was born and raised in New Orleans before moving to California, will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing."
“We’re honored to work with this year’s pregame lineup to celebrate the rich musical legacy of New Orleans and the entire state,” said Seth Dudowsky, head of music at the NFL, in a news release. "The Super Bowl is a rare moment to unite fans around the world, and this year’s performers will bring the energy, soul and vibrant sounds of the region to a global stage, as we kickoff Super Bowl LIX with a celebration to remember.”
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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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Love New Orleans &
She'll Love You Back.
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Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
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