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NATIONAL SOCK DAY
National Sock Day on December 4th recognizes the rarest of all lasting unities, the marriage of matched socks. When they find each other, wash after wash, dry after to dry, it's time to celebrate!
The founders of the celebration turned the tables on other sock holidays. Such individualism generated was out of control. Days like National No Sock Day on May 8th and National Lost Sock Day (for shame!) on May 9th were rebels.
To promote lasting sock matches, the observance dedicated the day to all pairs, even the tiny baby socks who manage to stay paired. We don't know if it's animal magnetism (static cling) or chemistry (something in the detergent), but these sock pairs deserve recognition!
The day honors all matches made in laundromantic-matrimony. We will turn no color, style, or size away. So, Argyle to tube socks, knee highs, and fuzzy slipper socks - if they keep finding their mate over and over, this National Day wiggles its toes in their honor!
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New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
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*Wednesdays are free for all Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation | |
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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Meteorologist Payton Malone WWLTV
We have rain Thursday morning then another round of cold air. That wind chill Friday morning will have a bite to it
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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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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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Travel Back in Time with Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo
EXTENDED by Popular Demand
Now - January 5, 2025
Enjoy even more time with the popular Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo exhibit featuring over 50 life-size animatronic dinosaurs & dino-themed activities.
Hurry before they are extinct!
Now - January 5, 2025 only
| Daily 10AM - 5PM (Last entry 4:30PM)
Experience the awe-inspiring world of the pre-historic era with our spectacular collection of over 50 life-size, lifelike dinosaurs. This must-see exhibit at Audubon Zoo is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.
Stroll through our immersive outdoor adventure at your own pace and marvel at the wonders of 65 million years ago. Encounter iconic dinosaurs such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Brachiosaurus, and Stegosaurus. Don't miss this thrilling journey into the past!
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The application period for selection to volunteer on a police district-based Police Community Advisory Board (PCAB) is NOW OPEN!
Police Community Advisory Boards are volunteer, independent, police district-based, citizen led advisory groups that communicate and engage with their police district community at large to provide at least four quarterly PCAB/community meetings. The PCAB led quarterly community meetings are designed to gather the police district community together to allow it to discuss New Orleans Police Department policy and policing with the goal of then identifying board recommendations to improve policy and policing for NOPD to consider.
The eight police district-based PCABs are seeking applicants willing and able to provide the time to this important civic work.
In terms of basic requirements, applicants must be at least 18 years old, a resident of New Orleans (Orleans Parish), a resident of the PCAB police district, and must be willing and able to provide the time to assist with organizing the PCAB/community meetings, to spend time learning about NOPD policies and operations, to meet and regularly communicate with your fellow district PCAB members as necessary and as a team, and to participate in PCAB outreach that builds awareness of the district PCAB so that community participation at quarterly PCAB/community meetings is robust.
Selected members of a police district-based Police Community Advisory Board serve at least one two-year term with an option for a second two-year term.
The DEADLINE to SUBMIT is 5 pm, Monday, December 30, 2024.
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In honor of WWOZ's 44th birthday tomorrow on Wednesday, December 4th, tune in for a full day of live music on both the WWOZ airwaves and video stream. Here are the approximate times:
Duke Heitger Trio @ 9:45am
George Porter Jr & Runnin' Pardners @ 11:30am
Big Daddy O @ 2pm
Chris Thomas King @ 3pm
Quiana Lynell @ 4:40pm
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Explanation: Benjamin Franklin is known for his various inventions, including bifocals, where he designed glasses with a separate section for seeing close up and far away. | |
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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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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4
OPEN AT 1:00 PM
j.j. and the a-ok's
1:00pm-5:00pm
boardwalker & the 3 finger swingers
5:30PM-8:30PM
CATIE B & THE HAND ME DOWNS
9:00PM-12:00AM
THURSDAY DECEMBER 5
OPEN AT 1:00 PM
caleb nelson & his hot 5
1:00pm-5:00pm
CRISTINA KAMINIS AND THE MIX
5:30PM-8:30PM
WOLFE JOHNS BLUES
9:00PM-12:00AM
FRIDAY DECEMBER 6
OPEN AT 11:00 aM
the rug cutters
11:00PM-1:45PM
MIDNIGHT BRAWLERS
2:15PM-6PM
LES GETREX AND CREOLE COOKIN'
6:30PM-9:30PM
BETTIS AND THE 3RD DEGREE BRASS BAND
10:00PM-2:00AM
SATURDAY DECEMBER 7
OPEN AT 11:00 aM
THE JAYWALKERS
11:00PM-1:45PM
boardwalker & the three finger swingers
1:30PM-6PM
WOLFE JOHNS BLUES
6:30PM-9:30PM
PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL
10:00PM-2:00AM
SUNDAY DECEMBER 8
OPEN AT 11:00 aM
Aaron Levinson & friends
11:00am-1:00pm
Felipe Kerrar Jazz Band
1:30PM-5:00PM
MIDNIGHT BRAWLERS
5:30PM-8:30PM
ED WILLS BLUES 4 $ALE
9:00PM-12:00AM
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The City of Covington's 12 Days of Christmas walking tour is up and ready to go! Grab the family or a friend and get your Christmas jogging jingle onor get in the car and make it a Christmas cruise | |
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FRITZELS DECEMBER 2024 MUSIC CALENDAR
SUNDAY
12:30PM DOYLE COOPER BAND (12/1, 12/15, 12/29) MARTY PETERS BAND (12/8, 12/22)
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 (CLOSED FOR PRIVATE PARTY 12/17)
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 (SAZARAC JAZZ BAND 12/13)
2:30PM SAM FRIEND JAZZ BAND
6PM WOODIS/LANGE BAND (12/13, 12/27)) SAM LOBLEY BAND ( 12/6, 12/20)
9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK
SATURDAY
12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT (SAZARAC JAZZ BAND 12/28)
2:30PM STEVE DETROY BAND
6PM BOURBON MATINEE JAZZ BAND W/CHUCK BRACKMAN
9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/JAMIL SHARIF
Kevin Ray Clark
Clark Entertainment Consultants, LLC
619 23rd Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
contact: kevinclarkentertainment@gmail.com
website: www.kevinrayclark.com
nightcrawlers website: www.neworleansnightcrawlersbrassband.com
Music Director
Fritzel's Jazz Pub
"Bourbon Street's oldest jazz club"
733 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
www.Fritzelsjazz.com
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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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2 PM – 7 PM
Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
3000 Downs Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70003-3957,
United States
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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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Sala NOLA
Warm up this Fall with a mid-week treat — 8oz Filet Mignon, House Salad, and West End Mashed Potatoes, every Wednesday for $35!
Reserve now on Resy:
- 124 Lake Marina Ave., New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 513-2670
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Preservation Hall's Summer Residency at the Toulouse Theatre
~ 615 Toulouse Street in the historic Toulouse Theatre
~ Nightly performances
~Preseravation Hall is undergoing infrastructure upgrades to “ensure they are still around for years to come.”
~ concert times shift to:
Monday - Sunday, 5pm and 7:30pm
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Join us at the city of Kenner's Magical Christmas Village, where you can enjoy lights, snow, music, food, arts, crafts, and a special appearance from Santa Claus himself. Don't miss out on exciting vendors and entertainment!
- Admission: Free
- Location: Heritage Park in Rivertown, located at 2015 Fourth Street
- Date: This event is open to the public every day in December from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM.
Vendors and entertainment will be present every Friday & Saturday.
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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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Christmas in Lafreniere Park
Jefferson Parish's Lafreniere Park returns its Holiday Light Display this Christmas season. A longtime festive tradition, the park will be adorned with snowflake, candy-cane, and nutcracker lights that will turn on at 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. daily! Opening on December 1 through December 25, tickets range in prices from $10 to $15 per car.
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Make Memories to Last a Lifetime
November 29 - January 3
City Park’s largest fundraiser, Celebration in the Oaks, is THE New Orleans holiday tradition. This incredible light festival has enchanted Park visitors since the 1980s and is vital to the Park’s maintenance, care, and beautification year round. Make memories with your loved ones in City Park this holiday season.
Tickets On Sale!
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Everyone’s favorite holiday party is now a little bit more festive!
Get Tickets
MON-THURS + SUN HOURS
Driving Tour: 6pm–10pm
Walking Tour: 6pm–10pmFRIDAY/SATURDAY HOURS
Driving Tour: 5pm–11pm
Walking Tour: 5pm–11pm *Christmas Hours: 6pm–9pm
Proceeds benefit the continued beautification and preservation of New Orleans City Park’s 1,300 acres
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WedDec04
6:30pm
Tin Men
RSVP
Tickets
The Tin Men are America's premier sousaphone, washboard and guitar trio. They have been performing at home in New Orleans, around the USA and abroad since 2002! Percussionist/vocalist Washboard Chaz, sousaphonist Matt Perrine and Guitarist vocalist Alex McMurray explore a truly eclectic array of North American Pop music. Through it all they put their own zany spin on the material and make it their own. Throw in a generous dose of McMurray's own songs, the precocious wit of Perrine's sousaphone and Washboard Chaz’s seemingly boundless charm!
WedDec04
9pm
Lagniappe Brass Band
The term Lagniappe comes from cajun French for “a little something extra.” Started in 2010, Lagniappe Brass Band was just an idea that quickly grew into something much more. Through our time, we have had the pleasure of playing around the United States, Canada, and have done several overseas tours in Spain and France.
Verterans of getting funky and bringing that soulful New Orleans brass, we’re done countless festivals and are a huge lover of the music culture in New Orleans.
ThuDec05
6-9 pm
Palmetto Bug Stompers
RSVP
Tickets
The Palmetto Bug Stompers are one of the finest purveyors of traditional and New Orleans jazz. With a wide and varied background of musical influences, the Bugs get the crowd up and make 'em swing. They are a favorite of Lindy Hop dancers, performing at many of their showcases across the country. The band consists of Washboard Chaz on washboard and vocals, Robert Snow on acoustic bass, John Rodli on guitar and vocals, Will Smith on trumpet and vocals, Bruce Brackman on clarinet and Paul Robertson on trombone. Come check 'em out and be ready to dance.
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The famous physicist who developed the Theory of Relativity is Albert Einstein.
Explanation: While other scientists like Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei are well-known, the theory of relativity is specifically attributed to Albert Einstein
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St. Louis Cathedral Concerts -December 4th + 11th + 18th + 22nd
~ December 4, 2024 - 6-7pm
John Boutte’
December 11, 2024 - 6-7pm
BeauSoleil’s Christmas Bayou
Avec Michael Doucet
December 18, 2024 - 6-7pm
Yusa & Mahmoud Chouki
Sunday, December 22, 2024 - 5:30-6:30pm
St. Louis Cathedral Choir and Orchestra Concert
Followed by Caroling in the Square by Patio Planters - 7pm
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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
Dec 2024
Wed, Dec 4
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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FINAL FALL 2024
JAZZ @ THE SANDBAR CONCERT
(Located in the UNO Library, Room 410)
Wednesday, December 4
DANNY ABEL
with ensembles led by Victor Atkins and Jesse McBride
Whether performing on stage, producing music, or collaborating with fellow musicians, UNO Jazz Studies alum Danny Abel keeps busy doing what he loves—bringing the soul of New Orleans to the world.
Having moved to the New Orleans as a child, Abel immediately felt at home in a place where music pulses through the streets and rhythms shape everyday life. His wide-ranging musical talents have allowed him to collaborate with a diverse array of artists, from chart-topping stars to local legends.
Over the course of a remarkable career, Danny toured the world for six years and earned a GRAMMY nomination with the critically acclaimed group Tank and The Bangas. He has also shared the stage with an impressive roster of artists, including Big Freedia, The Revivalists, and countless others. A versatile musician at heart, Danny is a constant presence on the New Orleans music scene, performing regularly with numerous bands and projects that span a wide range of genres.
As a bandleader, Danny leads several of his own projects, including The Danny Abel Band, The GuitArmy, and BrasiNola. He is also a regular member of New Orleans' Soul Brass Band, Pat Casey and the New Sound, The Trumpet Mafia, and many more.
In 2020, Danny co-founded Brown Hound Sounds, a music production company, with keyboardist Drew Meez. Together, they’ve produced music for commercials, TV, and video, as well as albums for themselves and other artists.
Jazz @ the Sandbar Concert Times: 7:00 - 9:30pm.
Location: The Cove, Founders Road, UNO Lakefront Campus. UNO Library, Room 410 (Fall 2024).
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Celebrate the vinyl record release of Mahmoud Chouki’s highly anticipated album Caravan—From Marrakech to New Orleans with a live performance featuring a full band of surprise guests in NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts.
Featured musicians include Jamison Ross, Dr. Michael White, Detroit Brooks Sr., Jason Marsalis, Ricardo Pascal, Simon Mouchabeck, Martin Masakowski, and more!
Following the concert, Chouki will host a record signing in the Coleman Courtyard.
Doors open at 6 pm. The concert starts at 7 pm and record signing begins at 8:30 pm.
Café NOMA will be open with a happy hour menu for food service until 6:30 pm. Beverages will be available throughout the evening with seasonal drink specials.
https://noma.org/event/chouki-caravan-concert/
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - Sunday, December 8, 2024
Buy tickets
Upcoming PerformancesBuddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Everyone, regardless of age, needs a ticket to attend the show.
If you need to purchase parking ONLY and you have already purchased tickets or have a Broadway subscription to the show, please reach out to our Call Center. They can assist you with purchasing parking over the phone. The number to the Call Center is 888-611-8178.
We apologize for any inconvenience in this process.
Upcoming Performances
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- Thu, Dec 5 @ 7:30 PM
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- Fri, Dec 6 @ 8:00 PM
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- Sat, Dec 7 @ 10:00 AM
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- Sat, Dec 7 @ 3:00 PM
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2836 Lasalle Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70115
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LSU
BATON ROUGE, La. – Another second-half flurry led the LSU Tigers to victory as it snapped Florida State’s four-game winning streak with an 85-75 victory Tuesday night as part of the SEC/ACC Challenge at the Maravich Center.
After being down 35-32 after the first half, LSU opened the second stanza on an 8-0 run to take a lead that it would not relinquish for the remainder of the game. The Tigers are now 7-1 this season and 5-0 when trailing at halftime.
Florida State falls to another SEC team this season and is now 7-2. The Tigers lead the Seminoles in the all-time series 4-3 and are 3-0 win playing inside the PMAC.
SEC/ACC Challenge
Tue.
Dec 3
vs.
Florida State
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
Presented by
Sun.
Dec 8
vs.
Florida Gulf Coast
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
2:00 pm CT
Sat.
Dec 14
vs.
SMU
Frisco, Texas (Comerica Center)
3:00 pm CT
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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 COOKIE DAY
National Cookie Day on December 4th serves up a sweet treat. Bakers across the country warm up the ovens for holiday baking, and we enjoy giving tins of cookies to friends and family all season long.
We can thank the Dutch for more than windmills and tulips. The English word "cookie" is derived from the Dutch word koekie, meaning "little cake."
Hard cookie-like wafers have existed for as long as baking has been documented. Not surprisingly, they traveled well, too. However, they were usually not sweet enough to be considered cookies by modern-day standards.
The origin of the cookie appears to begin in Persia in the 7th century, soon after the use of sugar became common in the region. They then spread to Europe through the Muslim conquest of Spain. Cookies were common at all levels of society throughout Europe by the 14th century, from the royal cuisine to the street vendors.
Cookies arrived in America in the 17th century. Macaroons andgingerbread cookies were among the popular early American cookies.
In most English-speaking countries outside of North America, the most common word for cookie is "biscuit." In some regions, both terms, cookies, and biscuits are used.
Cookies are classified into different categories, with the most common ones being:
Bar cookies – Drop cookies – Filled cookies
Molded cookies - No bake cookies
Pressed cookies - Refrigerator cookies
Rolled cookies – Sandwich cookies
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What does "pragmatic" mean?
Dogmatic
Esoteric
Realistic
Idealistic
pragmatic Pronunciation: /præɡˈmætɪk/
Definition: Pragmatic refers to a practical and realistic approach towards solving problems or making decisions. It involves focusing on what is practical and achievable rather than theoretical or idealistic solutions.
Origin: The word "pragmatic" derives from the Greek word "pragma," meaning "deed" or "action." It entered the English language in the mid-17th century, influenced by the Latin word "pragmaticus" meaning "skilled in business."
Example: In a team meeting, Sarah's pragmatic suggestion to break down the project into smaller tasks and assign responsibilities effectively improved the team's efficiency.
Realistic can be seen as synonymous with being pragmatic. When someone takes a sensible approach, they prioritize practicality, common sense, and rational decision-making. A pragmatic individual focuses on finding realistic solutions based on the current circumstances and available resources, rather than being driven solely by ideals or emotions. By considering the potential outcomes and weighing the pros and cons, a sensible approach ensures that actions are taken in a logical and practical manner. This approach is essential in problem-solving, decision-making, and navigating complex situations, as it promotes effective and efficient solutions.
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December 4th Celebrated History
1867
The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, The Grange for short, was established following the Civil War to bring organized and cooperative farming to a national level. Seven men and one woman founded the first fraternal organization in New York and further memberships opened across the country.
1881
Nathan Cole Jr. and Thomas Gardiner published the first edition of the Los Angeles Daily Times, known today as the Los Angeles Times. By 1882, Harrison Gray Ottis would take over the editing of the paper.
1918
President Woodrow Wilson became the first US president to travel to Europe while in office as he sails to for the World War I peace talks in Versailles.
1998
Space shuttle Endeavor with a crew of six launched from Kennedy Space Center on the first mission to begin assembling the International Space Station.
December 4th Celebrated Birthdays
Chester Greenwood - 1858
On March 13, 1877, a young Greenwood received patent No. 188,292 for his earmuff invention.
George A. Hormel - 1860
In 1891, the American businessman founded the Geo. A. Hormel & Co. in Austin, MN. His understanding of the meatpacking industry led to innovations that served the Hormel company well.
Edith Cavell - 1865
During World War I, the British nurse served in German-occupied Belgium. She provided care to both Belgian and German soldiers during the occupation. German authorities later arrested Cavell, accusing her of aiding British and French POWs to escape. Cavell admitted to the charges and was found guilty. The Germans executed Cavell on October 13, 1915.
Jeanne Manford - 1920
In 1973, Manford created the support network now known as PFLAG to support her son Morty Manford and gay rights efforts.
Jay Z - 1969
Born Shawn Corey Carter, the Grammy award-winning rapper, has received critical and popular acclaim since his debut album, Reasonable Doubt.
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Back when the drive-in was king: Classic cars, good times, and movie magic
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⚜️⚜️Well, since we are celebratin' December's Christmas Season, why not include gettin' the decorations up. If you'd like to post your CLASSIC Christmas photos, PLEASE DO! Here is Al Copeland's great Christmas Displays at Transcontinental Dr.(Folse St.) and Avorn St. in Metairie. Some can recall his having to remove his lighting displays (opposition) and made a comeback to it in the '90s.
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I remember always checking the little cup for change.
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Mid-City, Thursday Farmers Market in New OrleansNext Market: December 5, 2024
3 pm - 6 pm
Lafitte Greenway
500 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway at the Bayou
Directions and Parking
The Thursday Market is located in Mid-City on the Lafitte Greenway, right by the start of Bayou St. John. Across from Parkway Bakery and Tavern, the market is at the intersection of Lafitte Ave and N Norman C Francis Parkway. Parkway Bakery graciously allows our shoppers to utilize their parking lot until 7 pm. There is street parking available, but please be diligent in following the parking signs as there are several No Parking areas around the market.
RTA bus route 32: Leonidas-Treme passes right by market! Click here to view more details.
Hours
The Thursday Mid-City market is currently operating under regular hours of 3-7pm (March 14th, 2024 - October 31st, 2024). Thursday winter market hours of 3-6pm will resume in on November 7th, 2024 following the time change of Daylight Saving Time.
No Cash? No Problem!
All of our vendors accept cash and tokens. Swipe for tokens on-site at the orange Welcome Tent with debit, credit, or EBT SNAP.
Shop with SNAP!
Market Umbrella implements fresh food incentive programs such as Market Match, which doubles SNAP dollars spent at market for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. Starting January 1st, 2023, market match will be unlimited, allowing us to match each EBT dollar being swiped for on-site at the orange Welcome Tent.
Between June and the end of November, certified market vendors accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers for both seniors and WIC participants. Market Umbrella is able to double FMNP benefits with tokens on-site at the Welcome Tent.
Location on the Lafitte Greenway
In the fall of 2020, the Thursday market moved to its new home in New Orleans' vibrant Mid-City neighborhood! Located at the Lafitte Greenway and Bayou St. John, it operates year-round.
Check out the responses to Lafitte Greenway's public survey regarding use of the new Lafitte Greenway Plaza - we are thrilled about the overwhelming support for a farmers market in the space!
Mid-City Vendors Scheduled for
Thursday
Applied Arts Coffee
Buttery Spell
Casa Borrega
Costantini Pasta
Faust Farms
Gingerbooch
Honest Foods Company
Isabel's Tamales and Produce
Johndales Farm
JuiceSEE
L'Hoste Citrus
Latino Snacks
Leo's Bread
Micro Pharms
Monica's Okra World
Mycelium Express
NOLA Botanical Tea
Paella Nola
Paw Paw's Donuts
Pearl River Pastures
Perilloux Farm
Pete & Clara's Seafood
Power's Beekeepers
Que Pasta Nola
River Queen Greens
Roulaison Distilling Co
Sassy Cajun Spices
Slicey McSlicer Knife Sharpening
SPROUT Nola
Star Nursery
T&R Dairy
Take Box
Too Tall
VEGGI Farmers Cooperative
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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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9 - 0
LSU Women's Basketball
Thu.
Dec 5
vs.
Stanford
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
Presented by
8:00 pm CT
ESPN2
Sun.
Dec 8
vs.
Grambling
Bossier City, La. (Brookshire Grocery Arena)
2:00 pm CT
Sun.
Dec 15
vs.
UL-Lafayette
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
Presented by
2:00 pm CT
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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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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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Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Christmas Classic
December 5
at The Orpheum Theater
This special holiday program begins with Italian composer Gian Carlo Menotti’s music from an opera inspired by the story of the Three Kings. The performance continues with Romantic-era composer Felix Mendelssohn’s reverent Christmas cantata and concludes with traditional excerpts of Handel’s glorious work Messiah
Holiday Spectacular
- Thursday, December 19, 2024
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129 Roosevelt WayNew Orleans, LA (map)
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
Featuring:
Robin Barnes
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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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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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Jennifer Hale
Here’s the official invite for the 10th Annual Sideline Pass Holiday Toy and Gift Drive in partnership with Gayle Benson, presented by @kreweofiris!! Link for tickets in my bio!! Food, cocktails, musical entertainment, interactive Children’s Winter Wonderland experience, 21 and up lounge, silent auction, LSU Cheerleaders, Santa, Saints and Pelicans Hype Squads, multiple holiday photo experiences and athletic challenges coached by former professional athletes! Entry is $10 along with a toy/gift for children and teens in group and foster homes. Get tickets at SidelinePass.org
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Save the date for our annual Christkindlmarkt, or Christmas market. Featuring crafts and wares from very talented local artists for purchase, German food, bier, glühwein (mulled wine), live music and entertainment for the whole family, even visits from St. Nick & friends. Free entry, December 6th through 8th. Friday 4-8, Saturday 11-8, Sunday 11-4. | |
- 512 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 454-9449
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Saturday, December 7, 2024
NOLA Tree Project Hosts
the Big TREEsy Giveaway of 500 Trees Presented by
Saturday, December 7, 2024
8:30 am - 12 noon
City 0f New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways
#1 Green Parade Lane (next to 200 Warrington Drive)
New Orleans, LA 70122
This Big TREEsy Giveaway is for
ORLEANS PARISH RESIDENTS ONLY but NOT Limited to District Residents.
All Orleans Parish Residents Are Welcome!
Please bring your Picture ID
NO Christmas Trees!
BIG TREESY GIVEAWAY
* 500 FREE Trees
* 1 FREE Tree per
Household
* 35 Types of Trees
MORE BIG TREESY ACTIVITIES
* Tree Planting Workshop
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The American Football Championship is SET
Tulane vs Army
Michie Stadium - West Point, New York
Friday, December 6
8 pm ET
ABC
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
Learn a little, drink a little, and have some fun with us!
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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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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
- Friday
- 6
- 7:00 PM
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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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Dec 06, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
New Orleans, 826 St Ann St., New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
About the event
A Black Tie Event with Evening Hats and Fascinators Highly Encouraged!
You are cordially invited for a Mad, Mad World of elegant fun with the New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association at their majestic 1850's historic Vieux Carré townhouse!
Learn all about the origins of the 87 year old organization and its mission to preserve, promote, and celebrate our amazing New Orleans and Louisiana heritage and educate about it's importance.
We invite you to become a member and join us on our joyful journey to honor the Crescent City's legacy.
Partake of fabulous food, delicious drinks and magnificant music.
Tickets: Tickets are available at SpringFiestaNola.com.
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Merry Mandeville! Winter on the Water
A Family-Friendly Celebration Featuring a Parade, Vendors, Kids Tent, and Live Entertainment
Mandeville, LA (November 20, 2024) – The City of Mandeville is thrilled to announce the return of the beloved Winter on the Water Parade and Festival at the picturesque Mandeville Lakefront and Trailhead on Saturday, December 7, 2024. This cherished holiday tradition promises a festive day filled with activities for all ages, creating memories that last a lifetime.
The event will kick off with the WOW Parade, welcoming Santa & Mrs. Claus to the City and showcasing beautifully decorated floats, local marching bands, and holiday characters spreading cheer along the route. Families are encouraged to arrive early and grab a spot to enjoy the spectacle and catch some of the festive throws!
Following the parade, the festival at the Mandeville Trailhead will offer an array of holiday delights:
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Live Entertainment: Enjoy performances by Jourdan Blue of American Idol fame; Mandeville Elementary School Bell Chorus; Scenes from the Nutcracker by Arabesque Ballet Theater; and Community Caroling led by local choirs on the Trailhead stage.
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Holiday Market and Vendor Village: Stroll through a curated selection of local vendors offering handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and unique finds perfect for your holiday shopping.
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Kids Tent: A magical area filled with fun activities for the little ones, including arts and crafts; face painting; visits, letters, and pictures with Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus!
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The Winter on the Water Parade and Festival is free and open to the public, making it the perfect holiday outing for families, friends, and visitors.
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Location: Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte Street
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Parade Route: Lakeshore Drive - Girod Street - to end at the Trailhead
For more information about the Winter on the Water Parade and Festival, please visit www.experiencemandeville.org or contact (985) 624-3127. Come and join us as we celebrate the magic of the season in Mandeville – we can’t wait to see you there!
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Our 2024 Dates:
NOV: ,
DEC: 7 & 8
(Rain or Shine)
9:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Best Festival in History!
The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is a lively and immersive event that aims to recreate the atmosphere, culture, and entertainment of the Renaissance period, which typically spanned from the 14th to the 17th century in Europe.
Every autumn the Louisiana Renaissance Festival creates the English village of Albright, with more than 600 artisans, entertainers, and educational demonstrations welcoming you to the best parts of the 16th century: fun, clean, safe, and educational.
Overall, the Louisiana Renaissance Festival provides a unique opportunity for guests to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Renaissance period in a fun and immersive environment.
Simplest directions (during the faire):
Take I-12 Exit #42, and follow the signs to
( 46468 River Road, Hammond LA 70401 )
- Click Here to open in your map app -
Everyone:
- Once on I-12 take Exit #42 (just east of Hammond, Louisiana)
- Turn north toward McDonald's (on Airport Road / Hwy 3158).
- Go two miles, past McDonald's (straight through the traffic circle). Road ends at the airport,
- Take a right onto Hwy 190, go two miles.
- (There is a turn lane at the school.) Take a left onto River Road (Hwy 1064).
- Go about two miles, Entrance to festival parking is on the right (There are signs).
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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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Holiday Champagne Stroll
Saturday, December 7, 6-9pm
Join us for an evening of after-hours shopping for the holidays. Sip some bubbly, stroll, and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Participating businesses will offer sparkling wine, bites, sales, and holiday cheer. Then shop all season long on Magazine Street of course!
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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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Gretna Farmer’s Market
Event Date:
Saturday 7
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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COUTNDOWN TO NEW ORLEANS TALENT SHOWCASE
Annual Improv Gala Highlights Best of New Orleans Culture, Food & Music
The 7th Annual Improvisations Gala, presented by The Herb Alpert Foundation, will take place from 7-11 pm, Saturday, December 7, encompassing the entire 400 block of Esplanade where the New Orleans Jazz Museum is located.
Heralded as “the best party of the year”, the spectacular evening will feature an incredible array of performers, exquisite local cuisine, craft cocktails, immersive exhibits, and light installations that will bring the 2024 theme, Aquatic Gardens, to life. Grammy-nominated Afro-Cuban funk artist, Cimafunk, sponsored by James Douglas Hislop, will headline the magical musical affair.
Performances throughout the historic complex will include New Orleans icons Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Little Freddie King, Wanda Rouzan & A Taste of New Orleans, Detroit Brooks & the NOLA Jazz Museum Band. Musical luminaries Erica Falls, the Amina Scott Quintet, Vincent Hsu & Soy La Ley Afro-Cuban Jazz Band from Taiwan, New Breed Brass Band, the Kristin Diable Band, The Treme Lafitte Brass Band, the Britney Chauntae Band and others. Attendees will also be treated to the sights and sounds of Kit Harris & the N’Awlins D’Awlins Baby Dolls, Big Queen Mary K. Stevenson & the Original Wild Tchoupitoulas, NOLA Chorus Girls, Hibriduz Jazz Band from Honduras, and the NOCCA Jazz Ensemble.
Jazz Museum Executive Director Greg Lambousy is excited about this year’s fundraiser. “The Lt. Governor has proclaimed 2024 as the ‘year of music’. What better way to end the year than an extraordinary celebration of our music and culture here at the New Orleans Jazz Museum!”
Tickets to the Improvisations Gala are priced at $150 for access to all performances, exhibits, food and beverage. Patron tickets are available for $300 and include an exclusive Backstage Experience with a private Main Stage viewing area, elevated food and drink, lounge seating and additional perks. By popular demand, Treasure Chest Key sales for a coveted piece of jewelry from Adler’s will again be featured, and the Improv On-Line Auction will be launched in early October. To purchase tickets, become a sponsor, and/or learn more as plans develop, visit https://nolajazzmuseum.org/gala.
All funds raised by the Improvisations Gala directly support the Jazz Museum’s educational programs and initiatives. Ticket sales and sponsorship ensures the continuation of valuable programs that bring the magic of jazz to life for the community and beyond.
The 2024 New Orleans Jazz Museum Improvisations Gala Committee is chaired by Edgar “Dino” Gankendorff, Valerie Landry and James Moore. Honorary co- chairs include Herb Alpert, Jon Batiste, Bryan Batt, Randy Fertel, John Goodman, Wynton Marsalis, Arthel Neville, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, and Dan Pritzker.
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New Orleans holiday parade 2024 will fill the streets with hot-air balloons. See the details.
Children's Hospital sponsors this procession, featuring Frosty, Rudolph and more.
BY DOUG MACCASH
The Muff-a-Lottas dance in front of a giant balloon ginger man during the Children's Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Photo by Sophia Germer, NOLA.com, The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)
Sophia Germer
For the third year, the Children’s Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade will get the yuletide season rolling, Crescent City style. With 30 themed floats, ridden by costumers tossing a blizzard of throws, plus 27 bands and marching groups, the parade is like a preview of Carnival. But there’s a difference.
No other New Orleans procession includes giant lighter-than-air balloons, bobbing along the route amid the other attractions. In the past two years, a 40-foot Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, a gargantuan candy cane, a snowflake, a gingerbread man, a Hanukkah ornament and Frosty the Snowman have floated over the crowds.
This year, parade producer Barry Kern promises there will be a few new balloons in the mix. In addition to floats bearing a red toy train, a Christmas alligator and Santa on his sled, Kern said parade-goers should look for giant self-propelled snow globes this year.
The parade rolls through the French Quarter and the Central Business District at 11 a.m. on Dec. 7.
Patients at Children’s Hospital are creating custom-decorated plastic ornaments that will serve as signature throws this year. Each ornament will be marked with the patient’s name.
Rolling fundraiser
Unlike the Mardi Gras season, during which commercial advertising is prohibited, the floats in the holiday parade are sponsored by businesses and organizations. All proceeds from the commercial tie-ins benefit Children’s Hospital. WDSU television plans a telethon-style broadcast to accompany the event.
With support from the state’s Explore Louisiana tourism campaign, the parade is meant to help promote New Orleans as a holiday season destination, according to parade organizers.
Grinchy power lines and rain
The first two Children’s Hospital Holiday Parades succeeded despite complications. During the first parade, the hovering balloons were forced to limbo beneath streetcar power lines on St. Charles Avenue, slowing the procession. The problem led to a new route in the second year. Rain pelted the 2023 parade, though the event still drew crowds.
Unlike in past years, there will be no post-parade party in Lafayette Square.
The parade will line up on Elysian Fields Avenue near Washington Square Park. It will proceed uptown on North Peters Street, merge onto Decatur Street, turn right on Canal Street, U-turn at Burgundy Street, turn right on Tchoupitoulas Street, ending at Andrew Higgins Drive.
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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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We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and hope to see you at our December 7th Tree Lighting Event, which features special guest performances, public caroling, a visit with Santa, all followed by a Marine Forces Reserve Band holiday concert!
Please let us know if you can join us for all or part of the evening:
https://www.jpas.org/jpas-holiday-events/
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
*You must reserve your complimentary seats for the Marine Band Concert
Schedule:
- 5:30 Doors Open: Concessions for Sale & Kids Activities
- 6:00 p.m. Public Caroling featuring a special performance by Nola Vox Choir
- 6:40 p.m. Tree Lighting
- 6:45 p.m. Santa Arrives!
- 6:50-7:10 p.m. Meet, Mingle and Be Merry!
- 7:30 p.m. Marine Band Concert Begins
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We are so lucky to have the Lollipops Marching Group
bring us an amazing Christmas Parade. Catch it at the Covington Trailhead and stay for our Christmas in Covington Event!
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Sip, stroll, and be merry—cause Magazine Street's Holiday Champagne Stroll is back for another year of festive fun!
Join us Saturday, December 7th from 6-9 PM and kick off the holidays with an evening of after-hours shopping! Sip FREE bubbly, stroll through the lights, and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.
Participating businesses will offer sparkling wine, light bites, exclusive sales, and HO-HO-WHOLE lot of holiday cheer. Tap here for all the holly jolly details: magazinestreet.com/event/champagne-holiday-strol
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Join a festive celebration in Dutch Ally featuring live music, kid’s activities, and holiday characters. The St. Nick Celebration is free and open to the public.
Event Line Up:
11:00AM – 12:00PM Magic Productions Holiday Music
12:15PM – 1:15PM Jenavieve Cook and the Winding Boys
1:30PM – 2:30PM Sweety Pies Jazz Band
2:45PM – 4:00PM Johanna Rose and The Dreamboats
Activities:
Adorn Me Antoinette-Make a craft
Pixie Dust Biodegradable Glitter-Glitter body paint
Paper Doll Promotions Balloon Art-Balloon crafts
Paper Doll Promotions Santa-Picture with Santa
Paper Doll Promotions Holiday Princess
Rowdy’s Rascals Petting Zoo
Letters to Santa-Write your own letter to Santa
Nola Cookie Company-Decorate a delicious cookie
Children’s Hospital Holiday Parade begins at 11:00AM
Details
Date:
December 7
Time:
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Mid-City Art Studios NOLA
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Our annual Open Studios event is fast approaching. This year we have two dates, November 9th and December 7th. Come see what we have been making all year and buy some art just in time for the holidays. 4436 Toulouse St. 10-4pm
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We’re excited to announce the Bridge 2 Innovation STEM Fest, a FREE event for students in grades K-12 on December 7, 2024, from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM at East St. John High School in Laplace, Louisiana.
Presented by the New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee, in partnership with STEM NOLA, and powered by Marathon Petroleum Corporation, this hands-on STEM Fest will feature more than 60 exciting STEM activities designed to inspire, engage, and ignite curiosity in the next generation of innovators.
What to Expect:
1) Hands-on STEM activities led by STEM NOLA experts.
2) Fun, interactive challenges that connect students with real-world STEM concepts.
3) Opportunities to explore STEM careers and ignite a passion for learning.
REGISTER TODAY to secure your spot! Scan the QR code below or visit registration.stemnola.com.
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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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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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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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Let’s Get Blitzened!
A Christmas Cabaret
Sundays, December 8, 15, & 22
7 o’clock Monkey Hill Bar 6100 Magazine Street
Admission: $20
Reservations: 504-202-0986 or melonsongs@gmail.com
Forget your troubles and join us for another year of Christmas merrymaking and lunacy! Alden Hagardorn, Philip Melancon, Heidi Melancon, Mary Flynn, Claudia Baumgarten, Alfred Richard, and Hector Ventura will jingle away with their heartfelt pasquinades to an unsuspecting public.
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Bishop's Visitation
On December 8th, please make plans to attend the 10 am service as we welcome Bishop Shannon Duckworth to Christ Episcopal Church. We look forward to her being with us as we celebrate Eucharist, baptisms, and confirmations.
Please note: There will be only one celebration of the Holy Eucharist on the 8th. The 8 am and 5 pm services will resume on the 15th.
Giving With Gratitude Picnic
Immediately following the 10 am service on December 8th, the Stewardship team has planned an amazing church-wide picnic. We hope all parishioners, visitors, and guests will join us for our "Giving With Gratitude" lunch as we celebrate the Bishop's visitation and give thanks to all parishioners for supporting our 2025 stewardship campaign.
Advent Evensong
Also on December 8th, make plans to attend Evensong at 5 pm in the Church. This is a beautiful service of song and prayer. During the pilgrimage to England this fall, members of our congregation had the opportunity to worship in Canterbury Cathedral and enjoy Evensong there. We are grateful to our choir for their making Evensong possible here at our church as part of our Advent celebrations.
Christ Episcopal Church, Covington
985.892.3177
120 S. New Hampshire Street | Covington, LA 70433 US
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Here’s the Saints’ full 2024 schedule in list format
Regular season
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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Comedy House New Orleans
The most unique comedy show in New Orleans is The Open Mic From Hell, hosted by Chris Trew (as seen on MTV, Comedy Central, America's Got Talent)
CHNO ( Comedy house New Orleans)
609-610 Fulton St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Mon,December 2
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
(Entry at 7:30 pm)
The Open Mic From Hell is the most unique night of comedy in New Orleans.
Everything about the show is chaotic and unpredictable in the most beautifully hilarious way.
The list of performers? A total mystery.
The jokes they’ll tell? Nobody knows, not even them.
How does it work? Comedians sign-up on the list an hour before showtime. At least 13 names get pulled out of the bucket.
When a name gets pulled they come on stage and make a choice - do they do an entirely new set based on words from the audience, or a special challenge set.
Past challenges have had comics doing their set outside on the street, with noise canceling headphones on, and with a designated heckler in the crowd. We are always adding new, improved, and ridiculous challenges to the show.
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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.
Nov 2024
Mon, Dec 9
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mon, Dec 16
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Interested
Mon, Dec 23
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Mon, Dec 30
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Jan 2025
Mon, Jan 6
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Mon, Jan 13
7:00 PM - 9:00 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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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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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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Taco Tuesday just leveled up at Los Jefes Grill! Come join us tomorrow for unbeatable deals:
🔥 $3 Tacos – including our award-winning Top Taco favorites like Chicharrones, Barbacoa, and Certified Angus Beef!
🍹 2-in-1 Margarita Shakers for double the fun!
🥃 2-for-1 Shots to keep the good times rolling.
🎵 Live DJ starting at 6 PM – bringing the vibes you won't want to miss!
Bring your friends and let's make this the best Taco Tuesday yet. See you at Los Jefes!
Cheers,Los Jefes Grill Team 🌮🍹
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- 6711 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 733-2248
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Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy and Health Department Announce Developing Series of Free Narcan and Stop the Bleed Trainings for Hospitality Workers
NEW ORLEANS – The Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy, in collaboration with the Health Department, is excited to announce a developing series of Narcan and Stop the Bleed trainings to equip hospitality workers with critical, life-saving skills. These free trainings will provide participants with the knowledge to respond effectively to overdose incidents and severe injuries, helping to make the nightlife community safer. To maximize accessibility, trainings will be scheduled in neighborhoods across the city.
Narcan training sessions will include free Narcan for all participants, while Stop the Bleed training will cover essential skills for managing bleeding emergencies. As an extra incentive to participate, The Broadside will offer free movie tickets to a screening at the Broad Theater for the first 15 attendees at each of their hosted sessions.
Upcoming Training Schedule
- Tuesday 12/10/2024 at 3 p.m. - Narcan Training at Downtown Tattoos & Piercings, 501 Frenchmen Street
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- Tuesday 12/17/2024 at 3 p.m. - Narcan Training at The Broadside, 600 N. Broad Street
- Wednesday 1/8/2025 at 6 p.m. - Narcan Training at Sports Drink, 1042 Toledano Street
- Monday 1/13/2025 at 3 p.m. - Stop the Bleed Training at The Broadside, 600 North Broad Street
"Bystanders hold the power to change the outcome of a crisis. Awareness and training can create a community of lifesavers,” said Summer Lander, Opioid Outreach and Education Coordinator at the New Orleans Health Department.
“Hospitality workers are on the front lines of our nightlife, and we’re committed to providing them with the resources they need to respond to emergencies,” said Julia Heath, Policy and Outreach Manager at the Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy. “Through this training series, we’re empowering them with the essential skills and confidence needed to handle life-threatening situations.”
For more information or to volunteer a nightlife business to host a training, contact nighttime@nola.gov
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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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Darlings just a reminder that my spectacular Holiday Round Table Luncheon is almost sold out. It will feature talented pianist Jim Walpole, guitarists Julio and Cesar, Claudia Baumgarten, Carl Mack, Kynt Kenneth Bryan
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Friday, December 13 · 5 - 6:30pm CST
Location
The Garden District Book Shop
2727 Prytania Street New Orleans, LA 70130
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard will be at the Garden District Book Shop December 13 for an author meet & greet for her memoir My Time to Stand.
A victim of her mother’s Munchausen by proxy and child abuse survivor, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s unique and controversial case made headlines across the world. Now, she’s finally free to start living her life on her terms—and to tell her own story as only she can.
Forced to use a wheelchair in public and endure a lifetime of faux illness, fraud, and exploitation, Gypsy was subjected not only to her mother’s medical, physical, and emotional abuse, but deprived of childhood milestones. Prevented from attending school or socializing, Gypsy’s formative years were defined by pain and isolation.
After serving 8 years in prison for the role she played in her mother Dee Dee’s murder, Gypsy is embracing her fresh start—and reminding all of us that it’s never too late. Featuring Blanchard family photos and new facts about Gypsy’s life that she previously kept private, My Time to Stand offers an unprecedented look at the real Gypsy proudly embarking on her ongoing journey to recovery and self-discovery.
The evening will begin at 5:00 PM. Early Bird tickets are now on sale for $35 and include a signed copy of My Time to Stand and a photo opp with Gypsy. Guests are encouraged to knock out some holiday shopping while they wait around The Rink.
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John Doyle Memorial Christmas Parade
The Harahan Police Department is excited to announce the upcoming John Doyle Memorial Christmas Parade, set to take place in the City of Harahan on December 14, 2024, beginning at noon. This parade is named in honor of former Harahan Police Chief John Doyle (1984–2002), who founded the original City of Harahan Christmas parade.
The parade will begin at the intersection of Hord Street and Jefferson Highway, traveling westbound along Jefferson Highway, and will conclude at the intersection of Folse Street and Jefferson Highway.
Chief Lepre encourages the community to come out, enjoy this festive event, and get a chance to see Santa Claus!
If you have any questions,
please call Kathleen Lewis at 504-737-4800.
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Handel's Messiah - 7:00 pm on Saturday, December 14 at St. Domenic Catholic Church (Harrison Ave) and 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 15 at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church (Joseph St).
Click the auditions link to get information on singing Messiah with us!
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2024 Full Moon schedule
(all times Eastern)
- Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. Cold Moon
Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill.
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New Orleans Jazz Club 12-29
JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ... we're back this Sunday, for some great Jazz from fantastic musicians at Mo's Chalet from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. It's an open Jam Session to Trad Jazz musicians and those who love the music which is FREE and open to the public. NOTICE to musicians...all musicians are welcome to play whether you're a regular or new to the Club. Keyboards and drums are provided so bring your ax and sign in and you'll be assigned 1 of 4 sets to perform in. Mo's provides a safe and welcoming environment for an afternoon of New Orleans Jazz. Bring your family and friends to create your own Jazz party where outside food is OK with a cash bar hosted by Sandy, Metairie's finest plus join in on our 50/50 cash drawing. Become a member and be a part of New Orleans music history by supporting America's oldest Jazz Club which was started in 1948. The NOJC Jam Session's are held on the last Sunday of the month from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.
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Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana
For the fourth consecutive year, Louisiana will showcase its vibrant culture in the 2025 Tournament of Rose Parade in Pasadena, California! This year’s float, featuring a Louisiana alligator adorned with beads, a Cajun dance hall, and pots of boiled seafood, perfectly captures the essence of a “Louisiana Saturday Night.” Plus, enjoy mid-parade entertainment by rising country star Timothy Wayne!
We can’t wait to share Louisiana’s celebratory spirit and unique culture with the world once again.
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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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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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