NATIONAL CINNAMON DAY

The holiday season warms up with National Cinnamon Day on November 1st. It's the spice that ushers in a season while being versatile all year long.

What other spice flavors the holidays than cinnamon? Of course, cinnamon's quintessential warmth fills our homes with welcoming scents like no other. For generations, cinnamon elicits fond memories of holidays with family. It sweetens apple pies and is the base for pumpkin spice. With just a touch, it kisses the snickerdoodle, too. We raise a toast with it on chilly evenings in frothy beverages. And cinnamon preserves our bounty all season long.

Hot, cold, savory, and sweet cinnamon fills our memories throughout the holidays. In fact, according to IRI data, cinnamon was the most purchased holiday spice in 2018. It's the ideal spice to create gifts and bring cheer into the home. How will you use cinnamon this season?

St. Bernard Parish Government 

REMINDER: BRIDGE CLOSURE

LA 47 (Paris Road) Green Bridge will be closed from 8pm on Friday, Nov. 1 through 5am on Monday, Nov. 4

No traffic will be allowed to pass over the bridge during the closure.

During the closure, motorists wanting to travel northbound on LA 47 to I-510 will be detoured to LA 39, Elysian Fields, I-10, and back to I-510.

Motorists wanting to travel southbound on I-510 to LA 47 will be detoured to I-10, Elysian Fields, LA 39, and back to LA 47.

These closures are necessary for crews to perform structural rehabilitation work associated with the $45 million restoration project.

City Buildings to Undergo Exterior and Window Cleaning

NEW ORLEANS – The City of New Orleans announces that starting Friday, Nov. 1, exterior and window cleaning of various City buildings will begin. These buildings will include City Hall, Civil Courts, and the City Hall Annex Building. 

Exterior pressure washing will be performed by Rolling Suds New Orleans and Alpha Drones, while window cleaning will be handled by ACME Window Cleaners and Geaux Stars. The innovative pressure washing will be completed via “soft wash” with drone technology to preserve the delicacy of the buildings. Once the pressure washing drones are completed, the window cleaning will begin to address the remaining restoration. 

This work is expected to enhance appearance, preserve deterioration, and restore healthy working spaces once completed. During this time, early morning and evening weekend work will be required, and crews will strategically adjust one portion of the building at a time. The workflow approach chosen will ensure building functionality continues as restoration progresses.

Questions about this work can be directed to the Office of Strategic Engagement & Special Projects by dialing 504.658.7623 or emailing ose@nola.gov. 

To better serve residents with more timely communication, the Office of Strategic Engagement is in the process of building a distribution list to provide important construction updates through text messaging.

Derby Gisclair

All Saints’ Day and All Souls Day

As we approach Halloween, we are also closing in on All Saints' Day (November 1st) and All Soul's Day (November 2nd) -- also known as the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed and the Day of the Dead. The Catholic Church teaches that the purification of the souls in Purgatory can be hastened by the actions of the faithful on earth.

Thus began the custom in New Orleans of gathering at the tombs of their deceased family members on All Saints' Day to clean and refurbish the exterior façade of the tombs, shown here in an 1885 engraving. Far from solemn, it was quite the community event with friends and neighbors sharing stories of their loved ones, and perhaps a simple meal as they worked.

Sadly, with many families being scattered throughout the country, many tombs have fallen into disrepair as surviving family in many cases is unaware of the existence of a family plot. known as the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed and the Day of the Dead. The Catholic Church teaches that the purification of the souls in Purgatory can be hastened by the actions of the faithful on earth.

Thus began the custom in New Orleans of gathering at the tombs of their deceased family members on All Saints' Day to clean and refurbish the exterior façade of the tombs, shown here in an 1885 engraving. Far from solemn, it was quite the community event with friends and neighbors sharing stories of their loved ones, and perhaps a simple meal as they worked.

Sadly, with many families being scattered throughout the country, many tombs have fallen into disrepair as surviving family in many cases is unaware of the existence of a family plot.

November 1, 2, & 3, 2024

We have a great line-up of bead, gem, jewelry & gift vendors including:

A & G Gems, Angeles Handicrafts, Ages Ago, Baby Boomers, Beading House, Big Easy Jewelry, Charming Creations, Darnetta Mahaffy, Duke of Gems, E Mountain, Healing Talk, Mala Designs, Mat Collection, Ro A Beads, Silver Etc., Unconventional Lapidarist with Meme's Beads & Things teaching classes, and more.

Show hours: Fri & Sat 10 till 6, Sun 10 till 4

Admission is free to wholesale buyers with a valid sales tax id.

The Pontchartrain Center in Kenner LA

Antoine's Restaurant

We're excited to announce our new Fall Lunch Special

Two delicious courses (with options) for only $24 a person. And, of course, the option to add on our Bottomless Beverage Feature. Available Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays.

Walk-ins welcome! For reservations, call (504) 581-4422

New Orleans Saints 

Happy All Saints Day

On this day, 58 years ago - the New Orleans Saints were born!

Melba's Old School Po Boys

FRIDAY! Nov 1 (12-1 pm)

Meet Photojournalist Cheryl Gerber. #EatAtMelbas

https://lsupress.org/9780807180990/the-danse-macabre/

On All Saints Day, stop by for lunch and get a free book about how we celebrate life and death in New Orleans, like no other place.

• 1525 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 267-7765

COME IN FOR 

WINE DOWN

FRIDAY

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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

Goldstar Amusements is at Oakwood Mall.

We are also at Oakwood all week!

Monday thru Thursday 5pm-10pm

Fridays: 5 PM - 10 PM

Saturdays & Sundays: Noon - 10 PM

Admission: $5.00

Ride Wristbands: $30.00 on Saturday & Sunday for unlimited rides!

Monday thru Friday Ride Wristbands $25.00

Ticket Prices:

1 ticket = $1.50

40 tickets = $50.00

Please note: Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult after 6 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today announced that beginning this week, the New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission will kick off the Fall 2024 series of Movies in the Park, featuring family-friendly, outdoor movie screenings across NORD parks and playgrounds.

Families are invited to experience the charm of Movies in the Park, where community members of all ages can gather for free, safe and enjoyable evenings. Select events will offer concessions or bring your own picnic. Residents are reminded to also bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No pets, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, firearms, weapons, smoking or outdoor cooking are allowed during the event. Movies begin at dusk, and each film screening has an alternate, indoor location in case of inclement weather.

NORD Movies in the Park Fall 2024 Schedule:

Friday, Nov. 1 — “Hocus Pocus” 

Oliver Bush Playground, 2500 Fats Domino Ave. 

Rain site: Sanchez Rec Center, 1616 Fats Domino Ave. 

Friday, Nov. 8 — “Ghostbusters Frozen Empire" 

A.L. Davis Park, 2600 Lasalle St. 

Rain site: Lyons Rec Center, 624 Louisiana Ave. 

For more information on the Movies in the Park series, please visit www.nordc.org or call (504) 658-3052.

(504) 895-9323

glenn@charliessteakhousenola.com

4510 Dryades St, New Orleans, LA, 70115

Zombie Paintball Returns to NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale

07:00 October 04, 2024

By: Charles Andre Blanchard

Celebrate the Spooky Season

Beginning October 10 and extending until November 2, attendees to Zombie Paintball can celebrate the Halloween season with a monstrous bang (and potentially satisfy their need for speed).

Festivities

This popular seasonal activity once again returns to the premier racing facility in Avondale, this time with an enhanced festival area and zombie-hunting scenes, courtesy of their new partnership with Mardi Gras Productions. The 20-minute experience includes a bus ride to designated target stations, where riders will test their accuracy and try to defeat all the zombie enemies. They are also given a chance to reload their guns and go back through the stations before finishing.

Guests can also explore nearby festivities to celebrate the Halloween season. Food trucks will be present, along with stations for pumpkin carving and face painting. Local craft vendors and more themed-attractions make this a great family-friendly stop this Halloween. For the adults, drink specials will also be offered on several days.

NOTE: The only targets are the zombies. Attendees will not be harmed or shot at. However, children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Pricing & Packages

General admission begins at $22 per person and includes a rental paintball gun and 150 rounds of ammo.

For $45, Guests can purchase the Zombie Paintball + Karting package, which includes the aforementioned rental gun and ammo but also an added go-kart session on the NOLA Motorsports track.

Have a large group? NOLA Motorsports also offers a $650 party package. With this, up to 28 people can skip the line and each receive a commemorative bandana before boarding a private bus and being given the accompanying rental guns and ammo.

For tickets, visit the NOLA Motorsports Park's box office or their website.

Hours & Dates of Operation

The attraction will be open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the following days:

• - Nov. 2

New Orleans Nightmare Haunted House 

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Now Open additional weekdays. Check the website for the full calendar and availability.

If you’re craving chills and thrills this Halloween, New Orleans Nightmare is the spot for fear-filled fun. Get ready for a night that’ll leave you screaming for more!

Dates and times sell out in advance and prices increase closer to the event. Secure your tickets early for the best prices.

neworleansnightmare.com

impecunious

/ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/

Definition: having little or no money; impoverished.

Origin: Early 17th century, from Latin impecuniosus, from in- 'not' + pecunia 'money'.

Example: Despite his impecunious background, he managed to secure a scholarship to a prestigious university.

The word "impecunious" essentially means "poor" or lacking financial resources. It describes a state of being without money or means, often highlighting a chronic condition of poverty. Individuals who are impecunious may struggle to meet their basic needs and often face significant challenges in accessing opportunities that require financial investment. This term carries a sense of dignity and respect for those who find themselves in difficult financial situations, emphasizing their struggle rather than reducing them to a mere label of being poor.

Mandeville Live! Free Friday Concert Series

Meet us at the Trailhead this Fall!

Mandeville, LA (September 18, 2024) – The City of Mandeville is excited to announce our Mandeville Live! Free Friday Fall Concert series lineup. The City will host 6 Free Concerts at the Trailhead, and guests are invited to pack their blankets, chairs and dancing shoes to join us on the following Fridays:

                       November 1 – Deacon John

On October 11^th WGNO we will be live and guests are invited to show their Mandeville spirit. The concerts are free to the public. Food trucks will provide food and drinks for purchase. We ask that attendees assist us in keeping the concerts free by supporting our vendor partners. Outside food, drinks, and coolers are not permitted. For additional information visit www.ExperienceMandeville.org or call 985-624-3148.

Mandeville Trailhead

985-624-3148

675 Lafitte Street

Mandeville, LA 70448

Join us for with acclaimed indie musician and songwriter Orenda Fink presenting and signing her new memoir, THE WITCHES DAUGHTER: My Mother, Her Magic, and the Madness that Bound Us, when she appears at Octavia Books in conversation with Poppy Tooker of "Louisiana Eats."

Orenda Fink’s lyrical and moving memoir about growing up with a mother who battled mental illness and addiction is a “master text on surviving trauma as a child and adult” (Phoebe Bridgers).

Each night, Orenda Fink’s darkly charismatic mother perches on a kitchen stool and insists that she and Orenda are magic. Orenda’s mother claims to be a witch who uses her magic to protect the family from the outside world, but Orenda’s childhood is marked by instability and uncertainty. Her family moves from town to town, chasing a fresh start whenever the money runs out.

Orenda escapes to pursue a music career in Birmingham, Alabama, and then Athens, Georgia, forming the bands Little Red Rocket and Azure Ray. The magic she finds in her music, and in her sense of self, feels precious and rare, while the magic her mother wields feels increasingly volatile. Orenda orbits the family home, always drawn back by her mother’s dark powers and her own need to discover whether that claim of magic—or any magic—is real.

With the guidance of a Jungian psychotherapist, Orenda is stunned to learn that her mother fits many of the criteria associated with borderline personality disorder, including a subtype identified by famed thought leader Christine Ann Lawson known as “The Witch”—an aggressive, dominating figure who operates by fear-driven control, sometimes claiming to wield magic. Told in spellbinding prose, this memoir of music, self-discovery, and compassion is for anyone who has had to conjure a safe place to call home.

“Equal parts cutting and compassionate, this tale of hard-won peace will resonate with readers wrestling with their own complicated families” (Publishers Weekly).

Orenda Fink is a musician, songwriter, performer, writer, and certified Jungian depth coach specializing in shadow work and dream interpretation. Her work has been profiled in NPR, Pitchfork, and more. She has been writing, recording, and touring since 1997. Orenda got her start in Birmingham, Alabama, with the pop rock group Little Red Rocket. In 2000, she formed the lauded ethereal folk duo Azure Ray with longtime friend Maria Taylor in Athens, Georgia. She now resides in California’s Mojave Desert with her husband, Todd Fink of The Faint, and their dog, Grimm. The Witch’s Daughter is her first book.

Event date: 

Friday, November 1, 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Event address: 

Octavia Books - 513 Octavia Street

New Orleasns, LA 70115

Football Earns 34-3 Road Victory over Charlotte

Next Game:

Temple

11/9/2024 | 3 p.m.

ESPNU

106.1 The Ticket

GALLERY BY JOE VOGAN

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Tulane football team (7-2, 5-0 AAC) made it a Happy Halloween for all the Green Wave fans with a resounding 34-3 road victory over Charlotte (3-6, 2-3, AAC) on Thursday at Jerry Richardson Stadium.

Makhi Hughes led the offense with 117 yards rushing and a pair of touchdowns on the ground. Darian Mensah was efficient is going 21-for-29 for 214 yards. Yulkeith Brown hauled in seven passes for 53 yards. Mario Williams totaled six catches for 96 yards. Dontae Fleming picked up 35 yards on his three catches.

Jacob Barnes led the special teams' as he hit two of three field goals.

Jack Tchienchou led the team with four tackles. Tyler Grubbs tied of the team lead with four tackles. He also had a tackle for loss and pass breakup. Micah Robinson totaled three tackles and interception return for a touchdown. Adin Huntington, Dickson Agu and Kameron Hamilton all had sacks for Tulane.

The Green Wave rolled to 431 yards in the game including 217 on the ground. The program also had 29 first downs compared to just 12 for Charlotte. The 49ers were held to a total of 189 yards in the game. The Green Wave dominated time of possession with 42:09 compared to 17:51 for the 49ers.

Tulane scored first as Barnes knocked in a 34-yard field goal to cap off a 20 play, 80-yard drive and give the Green Wave a 3-0 lead with 2:00 left in the first quarter.

The Green Wave went up two scores just before the half as Hughes rushed it in from the one to cap off a 14 play, 76-yard drive with 1:45 remaining in the first half.

The 49ers would draw to within one score as Stephen Rusnak hit a 29-yard field goal as time expired in the opening half to put the score at 10-3 at the break.

Tulane opened the second half with a 10 play, 59-yard drive that was finished on a 34-yard field goal from Barnes to again put the Wave up by two scores, 13-3, with 9:36 left in the third quarter.

The Tulane defense put some points up for the squad next as Robinson picked off an errant pass and returned it for a 21-yard touchdown to increase the lead to 20-3 with 8:27 left in the third quarter. The touchdown interception return was Tulane's sixth of the season.

Tulane started the fourth quarter with a Hughes one-yard rush for a touchdown. It was his second rushing touchdown of the game and put the Green Wave up 27-3 with 14:08 remaining.

The Green Wave added a late touchdown to the advantage as Shaadie Clayton-Johnson rushed it in from the five to finish off a seven play, 47-yard drive to make the final score 34-3.

Next, the football team returns home to host Temple on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Yulman Stadium at 3 p.m. on ESPNU.

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!

The Pels are back at the Smoothie King Center tonight to kick off a 4-game homestand against the Pacers! Join us live at the Blender or catch the game at 7pm CT on the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network or Pelicans+.

Long-lost Banksy mural rediscovered and restored in New Orleans. Here's how to see it.

The street art superstar created Katrina recovery murals in 2008.

BY DOUG MACCASH

It’s an artistic resurrection. A graffiti mural by international art superstar Banksy, which was defaced and demolished, has been rediscovered and restored.

The rescued painting will go on display Friday in a Central Business District hotel.

The artwork, which depicts a child playing on a rope swing made from a life preserver, was one of the 17 Hurricane Katrina-inspired murals that the secretive British street artist produced during a visit to New Orleans in 2008.

The poetic piece that captured the poignancy of the recovery era appeared on the exterior wall of a flooded neighborhood saloon that stood near North Claiborne Avenue in the Lower Ninth Ward.

The child using a life preserver as a tire swing near the corner of Claiborne Avenue and Reynes Street in the Lower 9th Ward was one of Banksy's simplest and most poignant images. It was soon defaced with red paint.  (Staff Photo, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune).

Ruining the work of a master

Despite Banksy’s renown, not everyone appreciated his designs, which were sometimes painted without permission of property owners. For reasons unknown, a man arrived not long after the mural was finished and obliterated it with scarlet spray paint.

Sometime after that, the concrete-block former saloon was demolished. That would have seemed to be the end of the painting, which might have been worth hundreds of thousands, even millions, if it was intact.

Happily, someone apparently recognized the potential value of even a ruined Banksy. Hotelier and art lover Sean Cummings received a text from someone using the pseudonym Sam, who said he had the 30 cement blocks upon which the Banksy lay hidden, coated in paint.

Banksy's 'Boy on a Life Preserver Swing' seemed to be completely lost

(Photo courtesy Sean Cummings)

Picking up the pieces

Sam, a dump truck driver, doubtless sought out Cummings because the well-known businessman had already salvaged one seemingly lost Banksy painting – the image of National Guardsmen looting a house – and had it laboriously restored. That mural went on display at Cumming’s International House Hotel in 2013.

After Cummings and Elise Grenier – the painting conservator who’d restored Banksy’s National Guardsmen painting – were satisfied that the ruined “Boy on a Life Preserver Swing” was authentic, they purchased the fragments for an undisclosed amount.

“It was completely painted over," Cunnings said. "There was no part of the mural that was evident.”

Parts of Banksy's 'Boy on a Life Preserver Swing' can be seen as Elise Grenier works to expose the original painting

(Photo courtesy Sean Cummings)

A conservation breakthrough

The restoration would have been daunting, maybe even impossible, if it weren’t for a coincidence. Two years after Cummings and Grenier bought the pile of bricks, an Italian chemist invented a gel paint remover that was precise enough to strip off a layer of spray paint without damaging the artwork below.

Prior to 2023, it would have been impossible, Cummings said.

Even with the new paint stripper, the process was lengthy and painstaking. Speaking of Grenier’s work, Cummings said, “She probably did the most remarkable job ever done by a conservationist.”

Now, finally, the concrete blocks have been re-stacked into a portion of the original wall and mounted on a rolling platform for exhibition. The painting will be viewable in the Hotel lobby at 221 Camp St., beginning with an unveiling at 7 p.m. on Friday.

Other New Orleans Banksys

Of Banksy’s 2008 New Orleans murals, most seem to have been destroyed. A handful survive, though none are still visible in their original locations.

Tipitina's

Galactic & Jelly are back to rock uptown on Fri, Nov 1st!

Special Guest Gitkin will kick off the show at 9PM!

Tickets and full details available while they last at www.Tipitinas.com

NATIONAL CALZONE DAY

If the air is resplendent with the aroma of garlic and tomato sauce on November 1st, it might just be time to celebrate National Calzone Day.

Calzones take the delicious toppings and cheese of a pizza and tuck it up tight in a warm garlicky, crusty package. Also known as calzoni in some parts of Italy, like the pizza, it originated in Naples. It looks much like a turnover. As varied as pizzas come these days, so does the calzone.

The loose translation of the word calzone from Italian to English is trouser legs. This translation may explain the purpose of calzone, which is essentially a pizza hand pie. However, carrying out the task of eating a calzone while walking on two legs is mighty improbably. Consider that they overflow with a bounty of cheeses, meat, vegetables, and sauces!

Calzone dough is infused with garlic and butter to add flavor. Sauces made from scratch with Italian herbs and spices lend that old world flair to every calzone recipe. By the time the mozzarella, provolone or parmesan melts into the sausage, spinach or whatever choice ingredients, aromas fill the air. No wonder our mouths begin watering.

So take a seat, invite some friends, and enjoy the evening savoring a well-made calzone.

November 1st Celebrated History

1512 

The Sistine Chapel in Rome exhibits the ceiling to the public for the first time. The Italian Renaissance artist, Michelangelo Buonarroti, took four years to complete the masterpiece.

1604 

The first known performance of Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello, is at Whitehall Palace in London.

1800 

President John Adams moves into the now completed Executive Mansion. He is the first president to reside in the Nation's house that would later be named the White House.

1848 

Boston Female Medical College opens. It is the first medical school for women. In 1873, the school would merge with Boston University.

1897

The first building of the Library of Congress opens to the public. As imagined by Librarian of Congress Ainsworth Spofford, an elaborate dome tops the grand, circular reading room. Today, the library catalogs more than 170 million items.

1956 

The Mackinac Bridge opens to traffic. Connecting Michigan's Lower and Upper Peninsulas, the five-mile bridge is the longest suspension bridge at the time.

November 1st Celebrated Birthdays

Khedrup Gyatso - 1838

The 11th Dalai Lama of Tibet was recognized in 1840. In 1855, at the age of 17, he assumed his role as the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. He died unexpectedly 10 months later.

Stephen Crane - 1871

While the author's best-known work is the Civil War classic The Red Badge of Courage, he was also a poet.

Sippie Wallace - 1898

The blues and jazz singer-songwriter became known as "The Texas Nightingale." Throughout her career, she performed with Louis Armstrong, Perry Bradford, and even a young Bonnie Raitt. She recorded over 40 songs including "I Feel Good," "Second Hand Blues," and "You Got to Know How."

Margaret Taylor-Burroughs - 1915

The artist left several legacies in her wake, beyond her art itself. Active in her community, she co-founded the DuSable Museum of African American History, helped establish the South Side Community Art Center in Chicago, and developed the Chicago's Lake Meadows Art Fair.

Lyle Lovett - 1957

In the 1980s, the American singer-songwriter rose to prominence on the country music charts. He is also an actor and record producer.

New Orleans' Classic Memories: 1718 -1964

Jerrytt Mon 

All Saint's Day (November 1st): To most of the faithful (especially of past years, it is a Christian/Catholic festival in honor of all the saints), it meant solemnity toward God's faithful and a trip to cemeteries for remembrance, tiding up grave sites and fresh flowers. Following on Nov. 2 would be All Soul's Day.

Heather Elizabeth Designs New Orleans Jewelry & Accessories

 is in New Orleans.

All Saints Day Post: Immortelles (hand beaded funeral wreaths) used to be left on tombs all over New Orleans. Sadly, this tradition no longer exists...the wreaths could be quite intricate and beautiful! *photo is colorized*

This is a society tomb in one of the N.O. archdiocese owned St. Louis cemeteries (#1, 2 or 3). The tomb is covered in immortelles. Immortelles were beautiful hand beaded wreaths left on the tombs as a memorial to loved ones. The beautiful funerary tradition of leaving these beaded wreaths was brought to New Orleans by the French. Aging immortelles can still be found hanging on tombs in the French countryside. Sadly, immortelles in New Orleans are all but gone. See comments for a close up photo of an immortelle that is on view at the Cabildo. Immortelles are one of my favorite New Orleans traditions that has been lost to the hands of time. Hope y'all enjoyed learning abt these wonderful memorials in case you didn't know

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New Orleans Uncovered

Derby Gisclair 

Another Ghost Story

Today would not be complete without a proper ghost story, so we have this one from the Daily Picayune in January 1895.

“One of the show places of New Orleans has for years been the old parish prison. A gloomy, grey pile with a forbidding exterior of stuccoed walls, it has been the ‘bogyman” (sic) of the thousands of children who have played near it in Congo Square. Its slimy corridors have re-echoed the hopeless tread of the condemned, the timid walk of the curious, and the defiant step of the captured bandit, whose pinions have been plucked by the strong arm of the law. But no more will its walls be restormed by outrageous populace nor its gates swing on rusty hinges to receive unfortunates who enter and leave all hope behind. The old prison has served its time as such, and is now given over to spooks and spirits, that they may hold their orgies unchecked by human presence.

“What could be better adapted to the visitations of ghosts than the parish prison? Where could a more ideal place be found for their constant habitation and abode? The fact that they live in the old pile is established by the fact. They have been seen roaming the courtyards and climbing invisible ladders to the roofs. It is their wont to play a pantomime near the condemned cell and peep with lifeless eyes between the grated doors upon the sleeping prisoners. Often in the still hours of the night, when the fog settles down over the city, their ghosts come out of the crannied walls, assume earthly habiliments, and with the striking of the midnight clock begin their carnival of weird delights.”

The prison was the scene of a horrific mob attack in the wake of the trial of those accused of the murder of police chief David Hennessy. Eleven Italian men accused of the crime were either acquitted or untried but were nonetheless slaughtered by a rabid mod hell-bent on revenge. The old Parish Prison seen here in an 1885 photograph by George Francois Mugnier was completed in 1836. Located on Orleans Street between Marais and Treme, the three-story building with a sad and colorful past was torn down in 1939.

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A Little Mix of Everything 

The inner sarcophagus and the mummy of King Tutankhamun

King Tutankhamun, one of the most famous pharaohs of ancient Egypt , was buried in a richly decorated tomb in the Valley of the Kings . Discovered by Howard Carter in 1922, the tomb of Tutankhamun contained a wealth of treasures, including the iconic gold mask that covered the head of the young pharaoh's mummy .

The inner sarcophagus, crafted from solid gold , is an exquisite example of ancient Egyptian art and craftsmanship . It was designed to protect the mummy and ensure the pharaoh's safe journey to the afterlife . The sarcophagus features intricate carvings and hieroglyphs that depict protective deities and spells from the Book of the Dead , intended to guide and safeguard the king in the afterlife .

Inside the golden sarcophagus lies the mummy of King Tutankhamun, carefully wrapped in linen and adorned with various amulets and jewelry . The preservation of the mummy and the elaborate burial artifacts provide valuable insights into the funerary practices and beliefs of ancient Egypt .

The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb and its contents has captivated the world , offering a glimpse into the opulence and mystery of ancient Egyptian civilization . The treasures of Tutankhamun, including the inner sarcophagus and the mummy, are now housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo , where they continue to fascinate and inspire visitors from around the globe

Krewe de Mayahuel

It's official! Krewe de Mayahuel's Día de los Muertos Procession Route is set. We begin at 7:00 pm at Markey Park, 3301 Royal Street, in the Bywater on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Come early and enjoy Mexican food, drinks, music, and dance.

¡Ya es oficial! La ruta de la procesión del Día de los Muertos de Krewe de Mayahuel ya está lista. Comenzamos a las 7:00 pm en Markey Park, 3301 Royal Street, en el Bywater el sábado 2 de noviembre de 2024. Ven temprano y disfruta de comida mexicana, bebidas, música y baile.

2A Events is at The Harbor Center.

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐒𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐋𝐀! Join us on 𝙉𝙤𝙫. 𝟐 - 𝟑 at The Harbor Center Whether you're a collector, enthusiast, or just curious, this is an event you don't want to miss!

When: Nov. 2-3 - Sat. 9-5; Sun. 10-4

Where: The Harbor Center

Admission: Adults $10; 6-11 $2 (Cash at the door

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Mandeville Trailhead

A Celebration of Louisiana Culture

The Mandeville Creole Culture Festival is a vibrant celebration of the rich heritage, music, food, and traditions of Creole culture. This family-friendly event brings together locals and visitors alike for an afternoon of live entertainment, cultural exploration, and community connection. Whether you're looking to immerse yourself in the rhythms of Creole music, taste authentic cuisine, or learn about Creole history and customs, there's something for everyone at the festival!

Zuppardo's Family Supermarket

Mark your calendars for the ultimate holiday tasting event!

Taste of the Holidays is back on November 2nd from 12 PM to 4 PM! Sample delicious bites from our holiday menu, including savory favorites, wine, cheese, bakery treats, catering platters, and so much more. Don’t miss your chance to taste what’s in store for the season!

Comedy House New Orleans

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

CHNO ( Comedy house New Orleans)

609-610 Fulton St

New Orleans, LA 70130

Mon,November 4

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. 

In Person Classes in New Orleans

Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

"Shimmer" Bellydance Basics

For all levels. Ongoing

$60 per month or $18 drop in.

10 classes, used within 10 wk., $120

At: "The Movement Collective"

3921 St. Claude Ave, (Bywater)

New Orleans

 Tamalyn Dallal

Movement Collective - New Orleans

Public 

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Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

Come and dance...

Bring veils, zils, and your hips to do lots of shimmies.

$18 per class, $60 per month

10 classes for $120

www.tamalyndallal.net

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

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

(504) 733-2248

 The Basin Lakeview

152 W Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70124

Duration: 5 hr 45 min

Public 

Join us for the best steaks in town! Our cast iron seared 8oz filet includes a garden salad and your choice of:

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes

Creamed Spinach

Green Beans with Bacon

French Bread Medallions

Upgrade to the Caribbean Surf n Turf: a lobster tail and 8oz filet combo with salad, garlic mashed potatoes, and creamy spinach.

Enjoy half off wine bottles every Wednesday from 6pm to midnight!

Dine-in only

Nov 2024

Wed, Nov 6

6:00 PM - 11:45 PM

Wed, Nov 13

6:00 PM - 11:45 PM

Interested

Wed, Nov 20

6:00 PM - 11:45 PM

Interested

Wed, Nov 27

6:00 PM - 11:45 PM

Interested

Dec 2024

Wed, Dec 4

6:00 PM - 11:45 PM

Interested

Get out your lederhosen, spruce up your dirndls and prepare to eat and drink German style — It’s time for Oktoberfest at Middendorf’s!  Oktoberfest is an annual tradition that runs for 6 weeks, every Wednesday and Thursday, at Middendorf’s Manchac and Middendorf’s Slidell. It starts on Oktober 2, 2024 and ends on November 7, 2024. That’s right… Oktoberfest is so much fun that it spills over into November!  

There is a different Oktoberfest meal available each week (while supplies last):

APPETIZERS

• Kartoffelpuffer mit Apfel Sosse 8.75  (German Potato Pancake with Apple Sauce)
• Maultaschen in Brühe mit Gerösteten Zwiebeln 10.95  (German Ravioli in Broth)
• Nürnbergerle 10.25 (3 small Bratwust with Sauerkraut and Pretzel)
• Riesenbrezel 10.00  (Giant Pretzel with mustard)
• Vesper Teller 14.50  (Assorted meats & cheeses served with pickle, radish, onion, mustard and pretzel)
• Weisswurst 10.25  (White Sausage served with pretzel and sweet mustard)
• Wurstsalat 9.25  (Chopped German Salami, Cold Cuts, Cheeses, Pickles and Onion tossed in Vinaigrette)
• It’s the Chef’s Choice which appetizers will be available each week. Stay tuned!

ENTREES & DESSERTS (A different meal is available each week of Oktoberfest.)

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• 10/30/24 & 10/31/24 — Schweinshaxe, Bayerischkraut und Brezel 21.50  (Pork Hind Shank/Ham Hock, Smothered Cabbage and Pretzel);  Apfel Strudel mit Vanille Eis 7.25  (Apple Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream)

11/6/24 & 11/7/24 — Wiener Schnitzel und Geröstet Semmelknödel mit Pilzrahmsoße, Gemischtem Salat und Brezel  19.50  (Breaded Thin Pork Loin and Dumpling with Mushroom Cream Sauce, Salad and Pretzel);  Schwarzwälderkirschtorte 7.25 (Black Forest Cake)

The German expertise comes from Middendorf’s Owner and European Master Chef Horst Pfeifer who is a native of Germany.  He grew-up in the hamlet of Bächlingen where his family still lives today.  The village was established in 950 AD and boasts a grand population of around 150 people.

“It’s an honor to share my German heritage with everyone through the recipes that I grew up with,” said Middendorf’s Owner Horst Pfeifer.  “I think Louis Middendorf would have been so happy to see Oktoberfest here at the restaurant.  Louis was also from Germany, and he founded Middendorf’s back in 1934 with his wife, Josie.  It’s funny because Middendorf’s is so widely known for seafood that a lot of people don’t realize that Middendorf is actually a German name.”  

• During Oktoberfest, there is a different German meal available each week for lunch and dinner, 10:30am-9:00pm (while supplies last).  Guests who eat an Oktoberfest meal for all six weeks will receive an Oktoberfest Prize!  Punch cards must be punched each week and turned in on the final week.  
• The full regular menu is also available for guests. So, you can have a German meal, and your friend can have the Thin Fried Catfish. Everyone’s happy! 
• Of course, we have a great selection of German beer and liqueur to go with your German meal (see below).
• Authentic German music is also in store for Oktoberfest. We’ll have live accordion music every night of Oktoberfest, 4:30pm-8:30pm. In Manchac, David C. Symons will join us. In Slidell, Will Robichaux will play for the 1st week, and then for the next 5 weeks, it will be Greg Speck (aka Captain Squeeze). 
• Join in the fun by dressing up in your favorite lederhosen, dirndls and German accessories just like our front of house staff. We’ll have a great variety of hats and souvenirs in our gift shop. 

BEER/LIQUEUR

MIDDENDORF’S MANCHAC

• SPATEN PREMIUM LAGER
• WARSTEINER OKTOBERFEST   *ON TAP*
• PAULANER OKTOBERFEST 
• GNARLY BARLEY FESTBIER   *ON TAP* 
• HACKER PSCHORR OKTOBERFEST MÄRZEN
• WARSTEINER DUNKEL

• ASBACH URALT (Brandy)
• BARENJAGER (Honey Liqueur)
• BAUER’S OBSTLER (Apple & Pear Brandy)
• DUJARDIN (V.S.O.P Brandy)
• ECHTE KROATZBEERE (Blackberry Liqueur)
• GOLDWASSER (Danzig 22kt)
• HIMBEERGEIST (Raspberry Brandy)
• JAGERMEISTER (Herb Liqueur)
• KIRSCHWASSER (Cherry Brandy)

MIDDENDORF’S SLIDELL

• SPATEN PREMIUM LAGER
• WARSTEINER OKTOBERFEST   *ON TAP*
• PAULANER OKTOBERFEST 
• GNARLY BARLEY FESTBIER   *ON TAP*
• HOFBRÄU OKTOBERFESTBIER   *ON TAP*
• HACKER PSCHORR OKTOBERFEST MÄRZEN
• WARSTEINER DUNKEL

• ASBACH URALT (Brandy)
• BARENJAGER (Honey Liqueur)
• BAUER’S OBSTLER (Apple & Pear Brandy)
• DUJARDIN (V.S.O.P Brandy)
• ECHTE KROATZBEERE (Blackberry Liqueur)
• GOLDWASSER (Danzig 22kt)
• HIMBEERGEIST (Raspberry Brandy)
• JAGERMEISTER (Herb Liqueur)
• KIRSCHWASSER (Cherry Brandy)

Middendorf's Manchac

Open:  Wednesday-Sunday, 10:30am-9:00pm  

Location: 30160 Hwy 51 S, Akers (Manchac), LA 70421

Phone: (985) 386-6666 

Middendorf's Slidell

Open:  Wednesday-Sunday, 10:30am-9:00pm  

Location: 1951 Oak Harbor Blvd., Slidell, LA 70461 

Phone: (985) 771-7777 

University of New Orleans | Music Department 2000 Lakeshore Drive | New Orleans, LA 70148 US

While we host the Art Market throughout the day on Nov. 9, the local musical choir, Shades of Praise, will also perform a concert in our sanctuary at 2:00 PM. Come browse the Art Market and also enjoy the choir!

Tulane Football

 is at Yulman Stadium.

 · New Orleans

SELL OUT

Homecoming on November 9th against Temple is officially sold out!

Community Meals Program

Second and Fourth Saturdays

12:00 PM

Our next meal will be served on

Saturday,

We provide a hot lunch for food insecure individuals in our surrounding neighborhoods and city.

All are welcome to join, volunteer, or support these efforts financially.

We have also expanded recently to offer toiletries and clothing to those who may need it. If you'd like to donate any of these items, please see Linda Easterlin.

• Nov. 9 - Art Market & Shades of Praise Concert

• Dec. 21 - Winter Solstice Celebration

St Charles Avenue Baptist Church | 7100 St. Charles Avenue | New Orleans, LA 70118 US

LSU football's matchup against Alabama on Nov. 9 will kickoff at 6:30 p.m. on ABC, the Southeastern Conference 

This will be the second consecutive game LSU will play on ABC in primetime. 

LSU faced Alabama at the same time the past two seasons. Last seasons game was on CBS.

The Crimson Tide took down LSU 42-28 in Tuscaloosa a year ago after the Tigers upset Alabama in Baton Rouge in 2022, 32-31 in overtime.

Alabama leads the all-time series against LSU with a 56-27-5 record. It has won 13 of the past 15 head-to-head matchups.

The Tigers lost their second game of the year this past weekend to Texas A&M, falling 38-23 in College Station.

LSU held a 17-7 lead at halftime but three interceptions from redshirt junior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and the Aggies switching quarterbacks — replacing Conner Weigman with Marcel Reed — jolted a 31-6 run for Texas A&M in the second

Heart & Soul

Songs of Hoagy Carmichael

Paul Soniat   John Parker   Rich Look Alden Hagardorn    Heidi & Philip Melancon  

Sundays and Thursday   November 10th, 14th and 17th

7 o’clock . . . $20

Monkey Hill Bar & Theater    6100 Magazine   New Orleans            Reservations:  504-202-0986  or  “melonsongs@gmail.com"

Hoagy Carmichael sported the easy-going, everyman demeanor and philosophy of America’s heartland.  Musician, composer, actor and writer Hoagy was one of the most successful entertainers of the 1930s and 40s. He recorded hundreds of songs, and several are most popular in the American songbook: Stardust, Heart and Soul, Georgia and The Nearness of You. Throw in In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening, Lazy Bones, Skylark, Ole Buttermilk Sky, Up the Lazy River and get set for a historically and musically entertaining evening.

Join Heidi, John, Paul, Rich, Alden, Dave, and Phil as we close out our Fall Songwriters Series with three nights of Hoagy’s music. Add the comedy of Chris Champagne under the stars of Monkey Hill and … “that old Rockin’ Chair won’t get ya.”

Paul Mauffray

I am happy to announce a concert of

Baroque Concertos & Solo Cantatas

presented by Symphony Chorus of New Orleans

and Lexus of New Orleans,

Sunday, November 17th at 5 pm

at St. Mary's Assumption Church

923 Josephine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

with music by Bach, Corelli, Handel, & Vivaldi

performed by

Jacob Huffty (baritone) & Casey Kearney Hudson (oboe)

Bach - Cantata 82 Ich habe genug

Nicole Heinen (soprano) & Patrick Smithers (trumpet)

Bach - Cantata 51 Jauchzet Gott

Michael Bauer (organ)

and

Paul Mauffray (harpsichord)

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New Orleans Jazz Club 11-24

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

Louisiana Steam Train AssociationTrain Rides with Santa

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Train Ride with Santa Tickets are now on sale!

www.lasta.org/santa

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.

NFL on FOX 

WE GOT NEXT.

See you in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX on FOX

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.