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D-Day
D-Day is June 6 on the National Day Calendar and we are honoring those who fought on the beaches of Normandy, France. This historical day is a reminder of the day troops of Allied forces staged one of the most pivotal attacks against Germany during World War II.
The Battle of Normandy was executed under the codename Operation Overlord and became known as the beginning of the end of World War II. The Battle took place was along a 50 mile stretch of beaches, including Utah and Omaha Beach. While many explanations exist for the name, many believe the word "Day" means nothing more than what it is and the countdown the day and hour of the assault.
The U.S., Britain, and Canada sent more than 160,000 Allied troops under the leadership of General Dwight Eisenhower. The troops manned more than 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft the day of the initial landing and is considered one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history. An amphibious military operation requires the use of naval ships to project ground and air power at a designated landing beach. Due to the sheer numbers of troops, ships, and aircraft involved, Operation Overlord required extensive planning. The Battle of Normandy liberated Northern France, but more importantly, began the liberation of millions of people across Europe.
Message to the troops of Normandy: “You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you.”
Dwight Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force, 1944
6 Interesting D-Day Facts
- About 150,000 Allied troops successfully carried out their mission to storm the beaches of Normandy. Unfortunately, nearly 10,000 lives were lost on that single day.
- The Normandy invasion was a vital turn in the war and turned the tide in the war against the Nazis. The successful mission was a huge blow to Hitler.
- The Normandy Invasion is one of the most significant events of WWII.
- Allied forces consisted of troops from U.S., Australia, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Greece, New Zealand, Norway, and Poland.
- Over 18,000 Allied paratroopers were dropped into the invasion area.
- A few months before D-Day, General Eisenhower threatened to quit due to being at odds with Winston Churchill over a controversial plan.
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The 80th Anniversary of D-Day
June 6, 1944 | June 6, 2024
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched Operation Overlord—the codename for the massive Allied invasion of Normandy, France—with more than 150,000 troops. Ending with approximately 20,000 casualties on both sides, those who took part witnessed one of the most pivotal battles against Axis forces and the beginning of a prolonged, costly, and ultimately successful campaign to liberate northwest Europe.
To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, The National WWII Museum will explore the epic battle through events on Thursday, June 6, and Friday, June 7, on our campus in New Orleans. Join us to commemorate the greatest amphibious landing in history and the sacrifices made that day.
D-DAY 80 EVENTS SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 6, 2024
*These events will be livestreamed.
6:30 a.m. | H-Hour Remembrance Gathering
8:00 a.m. | Early Opening of Louisiana Memorial Pavilion
9:00 a.m. | 29th Division Band Performance
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Living History Corps: The Big Red One on Omaha Beach
*11:00 a.m. | Dr. Hal Baumgarten D-Day Commemoration Ceremony
4:30 p.m. | The D-Day Invasion of Normandy Exhibit Open House and Mason Lecture Reception
*6:00 p.m. | The General Raymond E. Mason Jr. Distinguished Lecture: Operation Overlord: 80 Years and On with Rick Atkinson
8:00 p.m. | Expressions of America
Friday, June 7, 2024
*8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Beyond the Beaches: D+1 and the Battle for Normandy Symposium
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Poydras Street Improvements Continue with Additional Lane Closure Between Loyola Avenue and Convention Center Boulevard
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today announced that starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor Hard Rock Construction, LLC will begin additional roadway improvements on Poydras Street. This includes implementing an additional lane closure between Loyola Avenue and Convention Center Boulevard to undertake street repairs. Public safety is top priority; signage and traffic control measures, such as barrels and fencing, will be onsite to direct drivers and pedestrians.
Poydras Street Improvements (Loyola Avenue – Convention Center Boulevard)
Construction crews will systematically remove and replace asphalt, focusing on one travel lane at a time. Crews will begin with the parking and outermost travel lane, moving river bound from Loyola Avenue to Convention Center Boulevard (see map). Work hours are from 7 a.m. until sunset, Monday through Friday, with some weekend work possible. All travel lanes, both river bound and lake bound, are slated to be repaved by August 2024, weather permitting.
Poydras Street Improvements (S. Claiborne Avenue – S. Liberty Street)
Simultaneously, crews will continue the process of removing and replacing concrete panels on the section of Poydras Street between S. Claiborne Avenue and S. Liberty Street (see map). Crews are currently wrapping up concrete repairs in the outer lanes and will switch the lane configurations next week to perform work in the inside lanes.
Throughout this process, two lanes will be maintained for vehicular traffic in both river bound and lake bound directions. However, due to a 30-inch water leak on the river bound side of Poydras Street at Lasalle Street, two lanes will need to be closed for safety measures. The street will remain closed until further notice as repairs are carried out in collaboration with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO). Efforts will be made to minimize disruptions, with crews aiming to impact only one travel lane in each direction at any given time. Travelers should anticipate delays and consider alternative routes accordingly.
Work along this stretch of Poydras Steet began on May 20, 2024, and is expected to continue through the end of June 2024. The scope of work includes concrete panel repairs, pavement restoration, sidewalk and driveway apron repairs, installation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps and restriping high-visibility crosswalks.
For questions about this advisory, please call 504.658.ROAD (7623) or email roadwork@nola.gov.
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Virtual
World War II in 2: Operation Overlord: D-Day in Normandy
New episode available now!
WATCH ONLINE
World War II in 2 is a series featuring historians—in short, compelling, educational videos—describing a vast array of topics related to WWII history and events. In this new episode, Mike Bell, PhD, Executive Director of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, highlights the Western Allies' planning and execution of Operation Overlord and D-Day, the greatest seaborne invasion in history, to liberate Nazi-occupied Europe.
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Monet New Orleans Location
Scottish Rite Temple
619 Carondelet St # 621, New Orleans, LA, United States. 70130
⭐ Monet: The Immersive Experience is a 360º digital art exhibition that invites you to step into the world of the French painter Claude Monet, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the nineteenth century.
🚨 We’re open! Get your tickets now! 🚨
🎁 Treat your friends and family to a gift card, click here 🎁
Tickets for Monet: The Immersive Experience in New Orleans
🎫 Standard Admission - includes entry to the experience
- Adult (13+)
- Child (4-12)
- Senior (65+), Student (13-26), or Military - valid ID required
- Family Bundle (min. 4 tickets, of which max. 2 adults)
- Group Bundle (min. 8 tickets)
🎫 VIP Admission - includes entry to the experience plus entry to the VR experience* with skip-the-line + a poster
- VIP Adult (13+)
- VIP Child (4-12)
*For Standard Admission only ticket holders, entry to the VR experience can be purchased separately on-site
Add-ons:
↪️ Make Your Tickets Flex - upgrade to Flex and go to the experience at any time on your selected date (add one Flex ticket per guest)
🛍️ Add-on Merchandise Bundle - includes Monet playing cards, pencil case tin, and a keychain
📷 Add-on Photo Opportunity - includes a photo in our green screen where you will be able to choose between several Monet-themed backgrounds
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The Treasure Chest will hold a grand opening for its new land-based casino at the end of Williams Boulevard near Lake Pontchartrain in Kenner on Thursday, June 6
A "last bets ceremony" will take place at 11:59 p.m. on June 1 at the Treasure Chest riverboat casino, followed by a second line and banner drop, according to a press release.
Doors to the new casino located at 4540 Williams Boulevard will open at 8 a.m. June 6.
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FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents
10:00 am
6
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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OPEN AT 1:00 PM FOR LUNCH
MISS SIGRID AND THE ZIG ZAGS1:15PM-5:00PM
CRISTINA KAMINIS AND THE MIX5:30PM-8:30PM
WOLFE JOHNS BLUES9:00PM-12:00AM
FRIDAY JUNE 7
OPEN AT 11:00 AM FOR LUNCH
JAMES MC CLASKEY AND THE RHYTHM BAND11:00AM-1:45PM
FELIPE ANTONIO'S QUINTETO2:15PM-6PM
LES GETREX AND CREOLE COOKIN'6:30PM-9:30PM
BETTIS AND THE 3RD DEGREE BRASS BAND10:00PM-2:00AM
SATURDAY JUNE 8
OPEN AT 11:00 AM FOR LUNCH
THE JAYWALKERS11:00AM-1:45PM
BOARDWALKER & THE 3 FINGER SWINGERS2:15PM-6PM
JOHNNY MASTRO BLUES6:30PM-9:30PM
PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL10:00PM-2:00AM
SUNDAY JUNE 9
OPEN AT 11:00 AM FOR LUNCH
AARON LEVINSON AND FRIENDS10:30AM-1:00PM
YOUSE1:15PM-5:00PM MIDNIGHT BRAWLERS5:30PM-8:30PM
ED WILLS BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-12:00AM
MONDAY JUNE 10 OPEN AT 1:00 PM FOR LUNCH
THE RUG CUTTERS1:15PM-5:00PM
JON RONIGER5:30PM-8:30PM
ED WILLS BLUES BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-12:00AM
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NEW ORLEANS WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE ANNOUNCES 2024 CULINARY AWARD WINNERS
NEW ORLEANS, LA—The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has announced the winners of the 2024 Culinary Awards. A panel of judges visited each restaurant before NOWFE’s June 5 – 9 events to taste the dishes, chat with the chefs, and photograph the entries. The dishes were judged on taste, presentation, and creativity.
"Each year, our chefs set the bar higher, offering dishes that exceed our expectations," said Aimee Brown, NOWFE Executive Director. "We are so excited to have attendees taste these dishes and visit with the chefs to talk about their ingredients, inspiration, and wine pairing ideas." The dishes will be available at the Grand Tasting, Vinola, or the Tournament of Rosés.
This year's winners are...
BEST OF SHOW
SAVORY – Chef Fariz Choumali, Shaya
Taramasalata, Louisiana Blue Crab, Chickpea Tuile, and Kalamata Olives
SWEET – Pastry Chef Eka Soenarko, Jack Rose
Butterscotch Budino with Salted Caramel, Sous-Vide Banana, Candied Almonds, Housemade Créme Fraiche, and a Brandy Snap
SOUPS & STEWS
GOLD - Chef Prince Lobo, Addis Nola
Egusi Stew: African Melon Seeds ground with Bell Pepper served with Dried Injera
SILVER - Chef Matt Farmer, Trenasse
Fowl Gumbo: Confit Duck, Housemade Andouille, Roasted Turkey, Jazzmen Rice, and Jalapeño Stuffing
BRONZE - Chef Nathanial Zimet, Boucherie
Ramp Vichyssoise with Grilled Ramps
MEAT & POULTRY
GOLD (tie)- Chef Jason Gonzalez, Gonzo's Smokehouse
Smoked Pork Jowl Burnt-Ends, Char Siu Glaze, Jowl Crackling Crumble, Black Mustard Caviar, and Scallions
GOLD (tie)- Chef Brandon Felder, Sodexo Live/ Centerplate
Maple Leaf Farm Duck Breast Roulade: Free Range Chicken, Foie Gras Mousseline, Celeriac Purée, Sautéed Golden Chanterelles, Rich Madeira Duck Demi-Glace, Basil Oil, and Floating Fig Infused Bubbles
SILVER - Chef Tung Nguyen, Slow & Pho
Bun Thit Nuong Roti (Pork)
BRONZE - Chef Ryan Gall, Pardo’s
Surf & Turf Lettuce Wrap: Cured Beeler’s Pork Belly, Blackened Louisiana Gulf Shrimp, Sauce Gribiche, Pickled Mirliton, Spiced Tomato Gastrique, and Little Gem Lettuce
HONORABLE MENTION - Chef Jarrett Boykins, Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Uptown Honey: Wagyu Skirt Steak, Butternut Squash Purée, Red Wine-Raspberry Gastrique, and Hibiscus Demi-Glace
HONORABLE MENTION - Chef Jason Caronna, Rizzuto’s
Balsamic Braised Short Ribs over Sweet Potato Hummus with Fried Shallots
HONORABLE MENTION - Chef Patricia Johnson, Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Steak Delight: Seared Sirloin with Demi-Glace, Potato Purée and Grilled Asparagus
HONORABLE MENTION - Chef Matthew Taylor, Second Harvest
Smoked Beef Tenderloin with Polenta, Swiss Chard, and Sweet Pepper Vinaigrette
HONORABLE MENTION – Executive Chef Thomas Wright, Astor Crowne Plaza
Moroccan Lamb Meatball on a Cucumber Canapé, Pickled Red Onions, Feta Cheese, Mango Tzatziki, and Micro Mint
SEAFOOD
GOLD - Chef Corey Thomas, Restaurant August
Pecan Wood Smoked Bluefin Tuna Toro “Andouille”, Grilled Corn Dashi, Fermented Fresno Chilies, and Blackberry
SILVER (tie) - Chef Gregory Daniels, Vyoone’s
Mushrooms “a l’Escargot” Cremini Mushrooms stuffed with Escargot, seasoned with Chives, Thyme, Garlic, and White Wine
SILVER (tie) - Chef Owner Farrell Harrison, Plates
Gulf Shrimp “Maque Choux”
BRONZE (tie) - Chef Carole Davis, Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Trio of Crab: Crab Linguine Nests, Crab Croquettes, and Creole Butter Crab Claws
BRONZE (tie) - Chef Darren Arabie, Junior’s on Harrison
Poached Gulf Shrimp, Cucumber, and Roasted Corn Salad with Mint Chimichurri
HONORABLE MENTION – Chef Alex Kuzin, Grill Room at the Windsor Court
Ginger Soy Tuna Tataki, English Lavender, Wasabi Avocado Crema, and Tosaka Seaweed
HONORABLE MENTION – Chef Valeriano Chiella, Domenica
Pulpo Ubriaco: Grilled Sous Vide Spanish Octopus, Lambrusco Dolce Glaze, Potato Purée, Calabrian Chili, Fried Garlic, and Mint
HONORABLE MENTION – Chef Chris Fagan, Broussard’s
Bluefin Tuna Tartare, Brown Butter Brioche, Calamansi, Long Pepper, and Caviar
HONORABLE MENTION – Chef Matt Farmer, Trenasse
Coriander Seared Bluefin Tuna: Crab Fat Rémoulade, Pistachio, Frisee, and Oven Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
HONORABLE MENTION – Chef Brandon Robinson, Hype Eatz
Smoked Blue Crab with Chili-Lime Butter
HONORABLE MENTION – Chef José Castaneda, Annunciation
“Rose” Salmon en Croute, Red Pepper, Spinach, Crawfish Mousse, and Lemon Beurre Blanc
LAGNIAPPE
GOLD - Chef Shan, LUFU NOLA
Dhahi Ke Kebab, Hung Yogurt, Fried Onion, Beetroot-Cashew Chutney, and Mango Shrikhand
SILVER - Chef Amy Mehrtens, Copper Vine
Field Tomato Tarte Tatin & Sweet Corn Mousse, Pickled Ramps, Local Honey, and Nigella Seed Crumble
BRONZE (tie) – Executive Chef Thomas Wright, Astor Crowne Plaza
Nola Style BBQ Shrimp and Grits Egg Roll: Gulf Shrimp, Abita Amber Beer, Rosemary, and Smoked Gouda-Pepper Jack Grits with Garlic BBQ Sauce
BRONZE (tie) - Chef Michael Gottlieb, Tchefuncte’s
Housemade Boudin, Cochon de Lait & Collard Green Egg Roll, Peach Chutney, and Mustard Sauce
HONORABLE MENTION - Chef Carole Davis, Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Neauxla Shells: Spicy Beef Sausage, Creole Trinity, Pesto Béchamel, Maize Rib, and Parmesan Crisp
HONORABLE MENTION - Chef Brandon Robinson, Hype Eatz
Mushroom Risotto-Fried Oyster Croquettes with Mushroom Bechamel Sauce
DESSERTS
GOLD (tie) - Chef Matt Farmer, Trenasse
Buttermilk Panna Cotta, Macadamia Nut, Whipped Honey, Compressed Louisiana Strawberries, and Biscuit Streusel
GOLD (tie) – Chef Tyricia Clark, Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Raspberry-Peach Confit, Chocolate Whipped Ganache with Fresh Raspberries and Peaches
SILVER - Pastry Chef Autumn Heckman, Rib Room at the Royal Orleans
Royal Tropical Verrine: Roasted Banana Mousse, Mango-Lime Gelée, Coconut Rum Whipped Custard, Truffle Salted Tropical Brittle, Island Pineapple Salsa with a Vanilla Tuile “Coral”
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What is the modern equivalent of the word "mickle"?
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What is the modern equivalent of the word "mickle"?
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The modern equivalent of the archaic term "mickle" is undoubtedly "much." Just as "mickle" was used to describe a large or considerable quantity, "much" holds the same meaning in contemporary language. It is a versatile word that can be used to express abundance, intensity, or significance in various contexts. Whether referring to a much-loved book, much-needed rest, or much-anticipated events, the word "much" effortlessly conveys the concept of a substantial amount or degree. Its simplicity and widespread usage make it the perfect modern replacement for the word "mickle," ensuring that the essence of the original term is preserved in our present-day vocabulary.
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New Orleans Music Fridays: Meryl Zimmerman Quartet
- Friday, June 7, 2024
- 2:00 PM 3:00 PM
- New Orleans Jazz Museum
- 400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents Meryl Zimmerman Quartet . Join us as we celebrate the artists that make New Orleans a world destination for music.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
WATCH LIVE
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Mid-City, Thursday MarketNext Market: June 6, 2024
Hours: 3-7 pm
Lafitte Greenway
500 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway at the Bayou
Directions and Parking
The Thursday Market is located in Mid-City on the Lafitte Greenway, right by the start of Bayou St. John. Across from Parkway Bakery and Tavern, the market is at the intersection of Lafitte Ave and N Norman C Francis Parkway. There is plenty of street parking in the neighborhood surrounding 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
Cherry Creek Orchard
Chickadee Natives
Costantini Pasta
Fresh Fruit Sensations
Gingerbooch
Helens House
Honest Foods
Indian Springs Farmers Cooperative
Isabel's Tamales and Produce
Johndales Farm
JuiceSEE
J&D Blueberry Farm
Know Dat Grow Dat
Latino Snacks
Leo's Bread
Monica's Okra World
Mycelium Express
NOLA Botanical Tea
Pearl River Pastures
Perilloux Farms
Pete & Clara's Seafood
Powers Beekeepers
Que Pasta NOLA
River Queen Greens
Roulaison Distilling Co
Sassy Cajun Spices
Slicey McSlicer
The Snoball Lady
SPROUT Nola
Take Box
T&R Dairy
Too Tall Farm & Nursery
VEGGI Farmers Cooperative
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CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ANNOUNCES MONTHLY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT INFORMATION SESSIONS
NEW ORLEANS — On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into law. The $1.9 trillion package is designed to directly combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts to states and municipalities. The City of New Orleans received $388 million in ARPA funds, and as of February 2024, $245 million has been spent and another $48.5 million has been obligated, representing 76 percent of the City’s total appropriation.
The ARPA Implementation Team will begin holding monthly ARPA Information Sessions at libraries throughout New Orleans. The information sessions will be an opportunity to share updates on ARPA funded projects, share upcoming funding opportunities, answer questions from stakeholders and connect New Orleanians with agencies who have received ARPA funds. Details on the information sessions are included below.
June Information Sessions:
- June 6, 5 - 7 p.m. Nora Navra Library (3001 Gentilly Blvd.) – Meeting Room
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The ARPA Implementation Project Management Office (ARPA PMO) was established in the Fall of 2023 to ensure ARPA funds are spent in full compliance with federal guidelines and to support Departments in spending their ARPA allocations. The ARPA PMO provides oversight, risk assessment, management and monitoring compliance of ARPA funds to ensure projects are designed to be on time and meet goals and compliance mandates.
For further information and updates on the City's ARPA investments and initiatives, contact City’s ARPA team at arpa@nola.gov or visit the official website at nola.gov/arpa/.
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What does "wistful" mean?A physical state
An urban phenomenon
A type of sauce
Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing
What does "wistful" mean?
Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing
wistful /wistfəl/
Definition: Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
Origin: Late 16th century: from obsolete whist (expressing mute or silent admiration) + -ful.
Example: He gazed out the window with a wistful look, longing for the days of his youth.
"Wistful" is a term used to describe a feeling of melancholic nostalgia or longing, often accompanied by a hint of regret. This lingering emotional state might stem from a variety of sources, such as an unfulfilled desire, a lost love, or a yearning for days gone by. The word encapsulates a rather bittersweet emotion that is generally quiet and introspective, rather than outwardly dramatic or intense. A wistful individual might be found gazing out a window, lost in thought, reflecting on what once was, or what could have been.
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Jeff Landry's Troop Nola state police unit ramps up stops in New Orleans, finding guns and drugs
BY JOHN SIMERMAN
Louisiana State Police troopers have begun making arrests in New Orleans, mostly during traffic stops where guns and drugs have been found, as “Troop Nola” begins to roll out to criminal hotspots across the city.
The dedicated troop that Gov. Jeff Landry pledged this year would tackle crime in the Crescent City has landed at least a half-dozen felony suspects in jail since last week. Reports in those cases show that troopers are busy flagging missing license plates and tinted windows as rationales to pull over vehicles in St. Roch, along North Claiborne Avenue and in other areas.
State Police Superintendent Col. Robert Hodges said last month that it may take until year’s end for Troop Nola to be fully staffed, given the agency’s hiring struggles statewide. In the meantime, about 10 troopers have begun to patrol New Orleans streets, untethered to the New Orleans Police Department or its rules of engagement, including with vehicle pursuits.
“Troop Nola is alive and well and operational. They’re up and running now and doing patrols in strategic areas,” said Rafael Goyeneche, president of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, a criminal justice watchdog.
State Police stops in New Orleans aim at guns and drugs
Troopers began patrolling the city in earnest last week.
Among their most fruitful stops so far came on May 28. Troopers Vincente Paz and Tomas Quintero spotted a rented Toyota Rav 4 with “excessively dark tint” and pulled it over in Treme, court records show.
The driver, 31-year-old Raheem Lewis, and passenger, Desmonique Reed, 29, both would be arrested. Along with marijuana, troopers found a purple backpack and a Glock handgun with an extended, loaded magazine and a round in the chamber.
The backpack held 16 grams of fentanyl, three baggies of crack cocaine and other drugs, according to a police report. Lewis is a convicted felon and is barred from keeping a firearm. He now faces a dozen felonies, including a host of weapon and drug counts, along with resisting an officer.
Commissioner Jay Daniels set bail at $362,500 for Lewis and $180,000 for Reed.
In another recent arrest, Paz and Quintero pulled over a white Nissan Maxima on Monday with “no visible license plate” and window tint.
“What gun?” asked Charun Jones, 30, after troopers smelled marijuana and found a .40 caliber handgun in the glove box, according to a report.
Jones has a prior conviction for aggravated armed robbery in Texas, and an active felony theft warrant, records show. He was booked on counts including being a felon in possession of a firearm and possessing a firearm with drugs. A magistrate commissioner set bond at $70,000.
Troopers on “proactive patrols” in the city also booked two men Monday after pulling over a Lincoln MKZ at North Roman Street and Elysian Fields Avenue. The driver “ran multiple stop signs in the heavy congestion of multiple neighborhood streets” as he fled, a police report said.
One of the arrested men had active out-of-state warrants, including for murder, according to LSP, which also arrested his passenger, 18-year-old A’juan Preston of New Orleans. Inside the glove box were two pistols, including a Glock 9 mm model that police said was stolen.
Soft launch
A spokesperson for LSP did not respond Wednesday to a request for comment about the increased activity for Troop Nola, or its current makeup.
The new patrols amount to a kind of soft launch for Troop Nola, coming after last week’s announcement of its first bust: the arrests of three men accused of organizing street takeovers last year by ATV and dirt-bike riders.
Such proactive traffic stops had fallen by the wayside in New Orleans, particularly since the pandemic.
“They didn’t have the luxury of making a traffic stop while they’re running literally from one call for service to the next,” Goyeneche said of the NOPD.
NOPD chief Anne Kirkpatrick began to ratchet up traffic enforcement this year, even as the new State Police troop formed. LSP last fielded a troop for the city in 2020, when the locally funded “Troop N” disbanded. That troop was focused on the French Quarter and surrounding streets.
The arrests tallied by Troop Nola are being handled by prosecutors working for Attorney General Liz Murrill, under a deal that Landry struck last year with District Attorney Jason Williams. The agreement allows the attorney general to prosecute people arrested by State Police in New Orleans.
The arrests by the new troop comes as shootings and killings in New Orleans have receded to pre-pandemic levels, near historic lows.
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Music Calendar
ThuJun06
6PM
Bad Penny Pleasuremakers
NO Cover
ThuJun06
10pm
Khris Royal ft. The Point
Tickets at door
FriJun07
6pm
Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Review
No Cover
FriJun07
10pm
Soul Brass Band
$10
Tickets
SatJun08
2:30PM
Jenavieve & The Royal Street Winding Boys
No Cover
SatJun08
10pm
MainLine Brass Band
$10
Tickets
SunJun09
2:30-5:30pm
Treme Brass Band
A New Orleans MUST see! Pay your respect to Treme Brass Band, crowned to be New Orleans Music Royalty.
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Philip Melancon
Gennifer Flowers' Kelsto Club
Wednesday Speakeasy at 7 …
720 St Louis, Across from Antoine’s
. . . No Cover
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1001 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 949-0038
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2836 Lasalle Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70115
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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 APPLESAUCE CAKE DAY
National Applesauce Cake Day is June 6 on the National Day Calendar to recognize the delicious treat known as the apple sauce cake. This tasty food holiday offers an opportunity to share a slice (or two) of a cake that comes in a variety of recipes.
You might think that adding applesauce to cake is a relatively modern baking invention. However, the first people to make this kind of cake were those who lived in the New England Colonies during early colonial times. They found that it didn’t cost a lot of money to make applesauce cake, partially because the cake was from flour and applesauce. Also, when they used with certain spices, applesauce cake didn’t spoil as easily. Early colonists knew applesauce cake was delicious, plus had a long shelf life.
Beginning around 1900, American cookbooks frequently published recipes for applesauce cake. This sweet and delicious cake became very popular in the country during WWI. Sugar and other ingredients were a scarce commodity during the war. Bakers began to substitute ingredients to free up resources for soldiers in the war. Interestingly, flour was also a scarce commodity, too. Bakers would simply substitute flour by using cornmeal or oats instead.
During WWII, applesauce cake once again became very popular when the sugar rations began. Following the same ideas from WWI, applesauce was implemented into many recipes of people to support the war effort overseas.
Did You Know?
People were considered patriotic during WWI if they ate and cooked with applesauce.
Applesauce Cake Tidbits
When it comes to applesauce cake, mixing in spices, nuts or dried fruit makes this cake a crowd-pleaser. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice are just a few spices to choose from. You might also like to add pecans or walnuts for some crunch. Raisins or chopped apples add a little extra natural sweetness and texture to this cake. Some bakers use homemade applesauce, but store-bought will do just as well.
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In any cake recipe, applesauce may be substituted for the butter or oil for a healthier alternative. Using applesauce instead of butter or oil keeps the cake nice and moist while removing all the added saturated fats. You can make your applesauce cake even healthier by using unsweetened applesauce. This kind of applesauce contains naturally occurring sugars, which means you can reduce the amount of sugar you use in the recipe. Reducing sugar means reducing the amount of calories, as well.
Apparently, one-half cup of applesauce may be a substitute for one egg in some baking recipes for those who have egg allergies. Replacing an egg with applesauce may make your recipe more dense, but you can add a teaspoon of baking powder to create a lighter texture. If you want to add frosting to your applesauce cake, cream cheese frosting goes very well with this this yummy dessert.
There are also many variations of applesauce cake. By avoiding or using different ingredients, you can make your applesauce cake gluten-free, dairy-free, and even vegan.
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How Tech is Changing Language: Top 8 New Tech Words
Embracing Linguistic Evolution
Language, as we know it, has always been a dynamic entity. Ever-evolving, adapting, and morphing according to socio-cultural shifts, technological advancements, and global interactions. In our present digital age, the influence of technology on language is not just palpable but overwhelmingly transformative. Now, words are not only coined to describe new technologies, but they are also created as a direct result of the way we interact with these technologies. Let's explore a few of the newest tech-based additions to our linguistic arsenal.
The Ubiquitous 'Selfie'
Once upon a time, taking a photo of oneself was simply that – taking a photo. But with the advent of smartphones with front-facing cameras, this action took on a life of its own. The term 'selfie' was coined to describe these self-portraits, and it became so widespread that it was named Oxford Dictionaries' Word of the Year in 2013. Today, 'selfie' is a fixture in our linguistic landscape, symbolizing more than just a photo, but a cultural phenomenon of the digital era.
Streaming and Binge-Watching
Before the digital revolution, we watched television shows on a strict schedule, dictated by broadcasters. With the advent of video streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu, this changed dramatically. 'Streaming' entered our lexicon to describe the act of watching content directly via the internet, bypassing traditional broadcasting methods.
Along with this came the term 'binge-watching'. This refers to watching multiple episodes of a TV series in one sitting, a behaviour facilitated by the availability of complete seasons of shows on streaming platforms. In 2015, Collins English Dictionary named 'binge-watch' as the word of the year, underlining its cultural significance.
The Rise of 'Cryptocurrency'
As technology reshaped the financial landscape, new forms of digital money, independent of central banks, emerged. 'Cryptocurrency' was the term coined to describe these digital or virtual currencies that use cryptography for security. The most popular among these, Bitcoin, has become synonymous with cryptocurrency, although there are thousands of them today.
The Enigma of 'Blockchain'
Closely related to cryptocurrency is 'blockchain', a complex term that has become nearly as ubiquitous. A blockchain is essentially a decentralized and distributed digital ledger used to record transactions across multiple computers. This technology underpins most cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, and has potential applications far beyond, in areas like healthcare, governance, and more.
'App' and the Smartphone Revolution
The term 'app', short for application, has been around for a while. But with the rise of smartphones, 'app' has become a household word, referring specifically to a type of software designed to run on a mobile device. Be it social networking, banking, fitness tracking, or gaming, there's an 'app' for virtually everything today.
The Internet of Things (IoT)
The 'Internet of Things' or 'IoT' is a term that refers to the network of physical devices – from everyday household items like refrigerators and thermostats to industrial machinery – connected to the internet and capable of exchanging data. This technology aims to create a smart, automated environment around us, significantly changing how we live and work.
The Convergence of 'Phubbing'
With the increasing omnipresence of smartphones, new behaviours have emerged and with them, new words. 'Phubbing', a portmanteau of 'phone' and 'snubbing', describes the act of ignoring one's companions in a social setting to look at one's phone instead. While the term may sound amusing, it highlights a serious societal issue of our digital age – the constant distraction and disconnection that smartphones can cause.
Cybersecurity and 'Ransomware'
With the digitalization of data and the proliferation of internet-connected devices, data security has become paramount. 'Ransomware', a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid, has become a significant threat. The term itself is a blend of 'ransom' and 'software', highlighting the evolving linguistic creativity in the face of new technological realities.
Conclusion: The Linguistic Landscape of the Digital Age
The influence of technology on language is a testament to the human capacity for adaptation and evolution. As technology continues to advance at breakneck speed, our language will keep pace, birthing new words and phrases that encapsulate the zeitgeist of our digital age. So, whether you're taking a selfie, binge-watching your favourite show, or discussing the implications of blockchain, remember that you're part of a grand linguistic evolution, shaped by the silicon microchips of our time.
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June 6th Celebrated History
1844 - A twenty-two-year-old George Williams founded the Young Men's Christian Association in London, England.
1933 - Richard M. Hollingshead Jr. of Camden, New Jersey created the first drive-in theater.
1944 - Allied forces land on the beaches of Normandy, France during World War II.
2004 - Phylicia Rashad's performance in Loraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun earned her the Tony Award for Best Actress. She was the first African American to win the Best Actress category.
June 6th Celebrated Birthdays
Nathan Hale (1755 - 1776) -In 1776, at the age of 21, Captain Nathan Hale volunteered to carry out a mission ordered by General George Washington. Hale was charged with gathering information on the British troops. When the British revealed the Patriot’s identity, they swiftly placed a noose around Hale's neck. According to legend, Hale declared before being hung, “I regret that I have but one life to give for my country.”
Sarah Parker Remond (1826 - 1894) was born into freedom and became an African-American abolitionist and suffragist spoke to audiences around the world. In 1853, a theatre owner denied Remond and two of her two companions entry to the Opera, and the police responded. Remond brought charges against Henry Palmer, the theatre operator, and C.P. Philbrick, the officer who responded. Judge Russell found for the plaintiff, ordering the theatre to “stand by their contract, and give to every ticket holder of whatever nation, color or condition, the place which he has brought.”
David Scott (1932 - ) is an American astronaut who flew several missions during the space race, including a 1971 Moon landing. During the mission on July 31, 1971, Scott drove the Lunar Roving Vehicle, becoming the first person to drive on the Moon.
Phillip A. Sharp (1944) In 1993, American molecular biologist Phillip Sharpe and Richard J. Roberts shared the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine. Their study of DNA and split genes inspired new research into mRNA and evolutionary biology.
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: Former Central City restaurant Uglesich's opened 100 years ago
Blake Pontchartrain
Anthony and Gail Uglesich
- Photo by Eliot Kamenitz / The Times-Picayune
This week we remember Uglesich’s, the Central City restaurant which opened 100 years ago this year and developed a following with food lovers nationwide before its closure in 2005.
According to a history of the restaurant in the Uglesich’s Restaurant Cookbook by John Uglesich, the restaurant was founded by Sam Maté Uglesich. In 1920, he emigrated to the United States from Croatia, finding work in New Orleans’ restaurants. He saved enough money to open his own seafood and po-boy restaurant on South Rampart Street in 1924. In 1927, he moved the restaurant to its familiar location between Baronne and Erato in Central City, in a building which dated to the 1800s. Two centuries later, some regulars would joke that the building definitely looked its age, with its shabby exterior and decor a huge part of its charm.
The business was a family affair, with Sam’s brother Tony helping to manage the restaurant and Sam’s son Anthony (and his wife Gail) eventually taking over following Sam Uglesich’s death in 1974.
Anthony and Gail Uglesich expanded the restaurant’s menu and created some of the dishes for which it became famous — Shrimp Uggie, Trout Muddy Waters, Volcano Shrimp and Oyster Brie Soup. Fans of those dishes and the eatery’s fried seafood and po-boys included Martha Stewart and some of the city’s renowned chefs, such as Emeril Lagasse, Susan Spicer and Frank Brigtsen.
“Grander establishments like Galatoire's, Commander's Palace and Antoine's loomed larger in the guidebooks, but the exacting standards of little Uglesich's (pronounced YOU-gull-sitch's) — everything bracingly fresh from lake and gulf and bayou, nothing frozen or imported, and absolutely no shortcuts generated greater buzz,” wrote R.W. Apple Jr. in an April 2005 New York Times article. He and other food writers reported on the restaurant’s closure that spring, following the owners’ decision to retire. The building now sits vacant.
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Talking Cryptozoology & The unexplained
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Fake Tree Observation Post of WW1
Credit: Imperial War Museum in London
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Because the front was constantly watched by the enemy, one just couldn’t erect a new tree, because any new tree appearing out of nowhere would have instantly drawn attraction and fire. The fake tree had to replace an existing tree.
A dead tree, blasted by a bomb, located ideally near the trenches was chosen. The tree was then photographed and extensively studied, measurements taken and sketches made. A hollow, steel replica was then made in the workshop far behind the lines. At night, under the cover of darkness and artillery fire, the real tree was felled and the fake one installed in its place. The artillery fire also drowned out the noise of the work
Posted by Bassam Matar in Archaeology & Civilizations
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Cool Zoo is closed from 1PM - 2PM.
Beat the Heat
Make a Splash at Cool Zoo!
The wet and wild, kid-friendly fun starts with a 750-foot lazy river and continues with a huge alligator water slide, spider monkey soakers, water-spitting snakes and more splash-worthy activities. Best of all, it’s right beside the animals inside Audubon Zoo.
So, bring your little animals to learn more about ours — and stay cool all summer long.
Cool Zoo
Tickets Now on Sale.
Purchase online today!
Plan Your Summer Adventure
- Cool Zoo Operational Schedule - Summer 2024
- Until August 4, 2024 – Open Daily
- August 10, 2024 – September 1, 2024 – Open Weekends Only (Sat. & Sun.)
- September 2, 2024 (Labor Day) – Open for Final Day
Tickets are available for Session 1 and Session 2:
Session 1 : 10AM-1PM
Session 2: 2PM-5PM
*Cool Zoo is closed from 1PM - 2PM.
Last Entry to the Zoo is at 4:30PM
Last ticket sold at 4:00PM
6500 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-2537
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Louisiana State Archives
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The #LouisianaStateArchives is excited to announce our highly anticipated new exhibition, “America’s Last Fair: The 1984 Louisiana World Exposition”, opening Monday, March 4, and on display through Friday, December 13, 2024.
The exhibition showcases the creative engineering and artistic talent of countless Louisianans who entertained visitors from May 12-November 12, 1984. We look forward to sharing memories from the ‘84 Expo with you, so mark your calendars for a date with the Archives! #americaslastfair #worldsfairs #neworleanshistory #seymoredfair
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 7
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In Person
Expressions of America
June 6 | 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
BUY TICKETS
Expressions of America brings history to life like never before! Our immersive, outdoor sound and light show combines cutting-edge technology and special effects with the real words and stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict. On select nights, join us before the show at Kilroy's Bar & Lounge in The Higgins Hotel for our Premium Dinner Experience.
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Crescent City Stage is proud to present...
THE CAKE
by Bekah Brunstetter
May 31st to June 16th, 2024
Loyola Marquette Theatre
6365 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
Della’s North Carolina bakery is legendary! She is overjoyed when her best friend’s daughter returns from New York to get married and asks Della to make her wedding cake. Della, a sweet-natured Christian, is forced to re-examine her deeply-held beliefs and her own marriage when she realizes there is not one bride, but two. Faith, family, and frosting collide in this timely new play by Bekah Brunstetter, writer for the NBC hit This is Us.
“The Cake” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.
Date & Time
May 31 - Jun 16, 2024
Venue Details
Marquette Theatre
6365 Saint Charles Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
THE CAKE BY BEKAH BRUNSTETTE
Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 7:30pm
Friday, June 7, 2024 - 7:30pm
Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 7:30pm
Sunday, June 9, 2024 - 2:30pm
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 7:30pm
Friday, June 14, 2024 - 7:30pm
Saturday, June 15, 2024 - 7:30pm
Sunday, June 16, 2024 - 2:30pm
- LOCATION:
- Crescent City Stage
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6363 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map/Directions]
- NEIGHBORHOOD:
- Garden District/Uptown
- EVENT HOST:
- Crescent City Stage
- ADMISSION PRICE:
- https://www.crescentcitystage.com/thecake
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New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane
Tickets
neworleansshakespeare.org/collections/2024-season
Public
This year's NOSF season opens with an uproarious production of "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]', by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield.
Directed by Graham Burk, this comedic whirlwind will take audiences on a roller coaster ride through all of Shakespeare's plays in just 90 minutes. Featuring the dynamic talents of Keith Claverie, Ian Hoch, and Lauren Malara, this fast-paced romp is set to delight both devoted Shakespeare aficionados and newcomers alike.
Preview performances begin on June 6, with the official opening night celebration on June 7. Performances are Thursday, Friday, Saturday matinee, Saturday evening, and Sunday matinee from June 7 – June 16.
Jun 2024
Thu, Jun 6
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Fri, Jun 7
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sat, Jun 8
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Sat, Jun 8
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sun, Jun 9
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Interested
Thu, Jun 13
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Interested
Fri, Jun 14
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Sat, Jun 15
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Sat, Jun 15
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Sun, Jun 16
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane
16 Newcomb Pl, New Orleans, LA 70118-5554, United States
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Penny's Cafe
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THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95
All you can eat fried chicken, baked chicken, fried okra, pork n' beans, boiled corn & potatoes, broccoli & bacon mac, cornbread, and dessert!
11am-7:30pm
- 5442 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 272-0262
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- Comedy club
- 609 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1612, United States, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 444-9553
Thu, June 6
9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
(Entry at 8:00 pm
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- 2024 Spring Concert Series
- Music lovers are invited to City Park for the popular Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Bring your friends and enjoy mint juleps and array of musicians indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters (1 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124). Admission is $15. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. No outside food, drink or pets allowed.
- Gates Open - 5:00pm
- Performances - 6:00-8:00pm
- Thursdays at Twilight is sponsored by
- the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation, Inc. with support from WWNO 89.9 FM.
- SPRING SCHEDULE
- May 30 | Paul Soniat Band
- $15.00
- + fees
- 0
- June 6 | Creole String Beans
- $15.00
- + fees
- 0
- June 13 | Little Freddie King Blues Band
- $15.00
- + fees
- 0
- June 20 | The New Orleans Mystics
- $15.00
- + fees
- 0
- June 27 | Gal Holiday and The Honky Tonk Revue
- $15.00
+ fees
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American Italian Cultural Center
Piazza d'Italia, New Orleans
Tickets · $25 - $100
www.eventbrite.com/e/opera-in-the-piazza-2024-tickets-867687866767
Public
· Anyone on or off Facebook
Join us for an enchanting evening of breathtaking Opera performances under the stars at Opera in the Piazza 2024!
Opera in the Piazza 2024
Get ready for a night of enchanting melodies under the stars! Join us for Opera in the Piazza 2024 where talented singers will grace the stage with their incredible voices. Let the music transport you to another world as you enjoy this in-person event in the heart of the city. Whether you're an opera aficionado or just looking for a magical night out, this is an experience not to be missed. Bring your loved ones and immerse yourself in the beauty of live opera. Save the date and get ready to be swept off your feet!
Opera in the Piazza is presented by the American Italian Cultural Center.
Performances arranged and directed by Todd Simmons, former Director of the New Orleans Opera Association, and current General Manager of the Jefferson Performing Arts Center.
General admission ticket holders, please bring your folding chairs.
Food and Beverage vendors will be on site.
VIP ticket holders will be given preferred seating; no need to bring chairs; food and beverages will also be offered in the Renaissance Room at the American Italian Cultural Center.
Please note, this event will be CASHLESS.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Blue Nile
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We're happy to bring a piece of the past back to WYES . GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS, the vintage TV series that began WYES’ legacy of award-winning nationally broadcast cooking shows, returns to the station – 40 years after its debut. Tune in Saturdays at 1pm. The original 26 episodes of GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS will air on WYES, followed by other episodes of the multi-part series every Saturday.
Thanks to executive producer John Shoup for sharing the series (produced and directed by the late John Beyer) with us. It begins Saturday in the kitchen of the legendary Chef Warren Leruth, and you'll see many other local icons below in the weeks to come. For all the episodes, the distinctive voices of Mary Lou Conroy and Andres Calandria narrate, with original music from the Charlie Byrd Trio, the Dukes of Dixieland and Banu Gibson. LeRuth’s Gourmet Foods Andreas Preuss Marc Preuss Frank G Wong
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RIPE & READY SECOND LINE
Saturday, June 8 at 10:30 AM
Kick-off the Creole Tomato Festival with the Ripe & Ready Second Line featuring a Jazz Band, The Baby Dolls, and the Amelia Earhawts on Saturday, June 8th at 10:30 AM.
The Second Line is open for all to participatio! Wear your favorite tomato attire and take it to the streets! The Second Line will form at Oscar Dunn Park, 700 Decatur Street across from Jackson Square, and walk to the French Market festival location.
2024 Live Music Schedules
ROUSES FRENCH MARKET STAGE
at the French Market Flea Market
Saturday, June 8
11:00 AM
NPS Arrowhead Jazz Band
12:30 PM
Becky Lynn Blanca & The Sweetie Pies
2:00 PM
The Champagniacs
3:45 PM
Creole String Beans
Sunday, June 9
11:00 AM
Mid-City Aces
12:30 PM
Smokey Greenwell Blues Band
2:00 PM
The Fully Dressed Poboys
3:30 PM
Mia Borders
DUTCH ALLEY STAGE
in Dutch Alley – 900 block of N. Peters St.
Saturday, June 10
11:00 AM
Ecos Latinos With Patrice & Carlos
12:30 PM
Bogue Chitto
2:00 PM
The Alicia Renee Quartet
3:30 PM
Quel Che Sara Sara
Sunday, June 9
11:00 AM
Captain Squeeze & The Zydeco Mashers
12:30 PM
Dusky Waters
2:00 PM
Le Trainiump
3:30 PM
Gal Holiday & The Honkey Tonk Revue
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ NATIONAL HITORICAL PARK STAGE
Indoors at 916 N. Peters in Dutch Alley
Saturday, June 8
10:00 AM
Jazz Yoga w/Jenna McSwain
11:15 AM
African Drum & Dance Program with Marianna Curry
12:30 PM
Gracie Jay
1:45 PM
The Excellos
SOUTHERN FOOD & BEVERAGE MUSEUM COOKING DEMONSTRATION STAGE
at the French Market Farmers Market
Saturday, June 8
12:00 PM
Dee Lavigne
Enjoy sampling Creole Tomato favorites with Dee Lavigne of Delightful Roux School of Cooking
1:30 PM
Chef Matt Kopfler
Chef Matt Kopfler of Elliot’s Nola will be presenting a locally inspired Creole Tomato favorite.
3:00 PM
Maddie Hayes
Maddie Hayes, co-author of the SoFAB Cookbook will be presenting a favorite Creole Tomato recipe from the Cookbook.
Sunday, June 9
12:00 PM
Dee Lavigne
Enjoy sampling Creole Tomato favorites with Dee Lavigne of Delightful Roux School of Cooking
1:30 PM
Chef Matt Kopfler
Chef Matt Kopfler of Elliot’s Nola will be presenting a locally inspired Creole Tomato favorite.
3:00 PM
Isabella Bentz
Isablella Bentz from SoFAB will present a local Creole Tomato inspired dish.
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Gretna Farmer’s Market
Event Date:
Saturday
8
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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Calvin Mackie
Take a Deep breath! Registration for STEM Saturday: Lungs and Respiratory System, presented by Centene Corporation, is OPEN! Join us on Saturday, June 8, beginning at 9:00am at Joe Brown Park!
K-12 participants will get hands-on while learning all about the lungs and respiratory system. They will preform a real sheep lung dissection alongside medical students and doctors! Students will test their lung capacity, learn about air pressure, and even build and test their own mechanical lung!
Saturday, June 8th
9:00am - 12:30pm
Joe W. Brown Park Recreation Center - 5601 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127
FREE!!
Register now registration.stemnola.com
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KERMITS TREME MOTHER IN LAW LOUNGE!!!!!!
Call more information text 504-435-8763 ”
- 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 814-1819
Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins announced he was cutting back the hours at his music club and barroom at 1500 North Claiborne Avenue.
Kermit's Treme Mother-in-Law Lounge will, until further notice, only be open to the public two days a week.
The Mother-in-Law Lounge will open Tuesdays at 4 p.m. ahead of trumpeter Irvin Mayfield's weekly performance from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The club will then go dark until Saturdays, when doors open at 6 from Ruffins' weekly gig from 8 to 10 p.m.
Otherwise, the Mother-in-Law Lounge will only be active for private events.
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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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ATTENTION, this seems to be asked a lot.
1. The ride begins at Mickey Markey park on the Bywater
2. The ride rolls out at 4:00 pm on June 8th
3. The route will be similar to the attached
4. There is no registration, but a donation is strongly advised
5. Volunteers are welcome to help with the prep and ride itself.
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THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY cooking series celebrates Leah Chase, the “Queen of Creole Cuisine.”
The 26-part cooking series, produced by WYES-TV in New Orleans, was shot on location at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant with dishes prepared by younger generations of the Chase family who have led the restaurant since Leah’s death in 2019.
Viewers will meet Leah’s grandson, Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, who now oversees the restaurant’s kitchen; her niece Cleo Robinson, who joined Leah in the kitchen in 1980; and the restaurant’s newest chef, Leah’s great-granddaughter Zoe Chase. Paired with some of the menus are specialty cocktails crafted by Leah’s granddaughter Eve Marie Haydel, the restaurant’s beverage manager who has updated drink recipes from the restaurant’s earlier days. Granddaughter Chase Kamata narrates. Each 30-minute episode explores a new take on Creole classics and a different chapter of the restaurant’s history.
See it every Saturday at 10am & Sundays at 11:30am.
Watch on WYES-TV and stream on wyes.org/live and on the WYES and PBS Apps. Out of WYES’ viewing area? Contact your local public television station for air dates. For a limited time, see new episodes with WYES Passport.
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World Oceans Day
Saturday, June 8th | Audubon Aquarium
Included with Aquarium Admission or Audubon Membership
Party for the Planet presented by Entergy: World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. A healthy ocean supports wildlife, our economy, and our way of life. Check out our featured Community Partners who will be on site. To view the daily schedule, click here.
Actions We Can Take
Audubon
Audubon is part of the Aquarium Conservation Partnership (ACP), a group of aquariums working together to reduce ocean and freshwater pollution.
Together
Visit Audubon Aquarium and learn about ways to make positive impacts on the ocean.
At Home
Manage your yard naturally to prevent chemical fertilizer and herbicides from entering storm drains and eventually the Gulf, harming marine life.
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NORTHERN ITALIAN HOTSPOT OSTERIA LUPO TO LAUNCH WEEKEND BRUNCH
Enjoy specialty dishes and handcrafted cocktails on Saturdays & Sundays, 11AM - 3PM
Since opening its doors in Spring 2023, Osteria Lupo — Uptown’s Northern Italian restaurant from co-owners Chef Brian Burns and Reno De Ranieri – has become the perfect perch for sophisticated, yet approachable dining and/or cocktails with friends. Just in time for the Summer season, the restaurant is thrilled to announce weekend brunch starting on Saturday, June 1st. Available every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, visitors will enjoy new Italian-inspired dishes, signature favorites, and specialty cocktails.
"Since we opened last year, we’ve been constantly asked when we were going to launch weekend brunch,” says De Ranieri. “We’re excited to announce that day has finally come and want to thank our loyal clientele for their patience. Come join us on Saturdays and Sundays for creative new brunch dishes and cocktails, along with many of your Lupo favorites.”
Osteria Lupo's brunch will offer a curated selection of dishes to provide a unique and memorable dining experience without breaking the bank. Main brunch plates feature unique options like the Lupo Frittata with Pesto Trapanese, pea tendrils, and provolone piccante; Eggs in Purgatory with arrabbiata, grilled focaccia, and ricotta salad; Grilled Hanger Steak and Eggs with crispy potatoes and salsa verde; Royal Red Shrimp with parmesan polenta, Calabrian chili butter, with a poached egg; Pane Perduto with rose water berries and lemon curd; Lupo Breakfast Sandwich - brioche, Italian sausage, fontina, and an egg; and a Tuna Sandwich - focaccia, soft herbs, and pickled pepper aioli.
Diners can still enjoy Osteria's signature antipasti, pastas, and pizzas. The brunch menu will include the Summer Melon Salad with prosciutto and herbed honey; Burrata con Panna with pistachio, aged balsamic, and grilled focaccia; Bucatini Carbonara with guanciale, pecorino, a poached egg, and bottarga; Radiatori with Louisiana blue crab, basil, and parmesan; Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka with crispy garlic and Calabrian chili; Pizza Bianca with guanciale, potato, and a sunny egg; and 24-Month Prosciutto di San Danielle Pizza - fior di latte and basil.
No brunch is complete without a selection of handcrafted cocktails. Brunch libations include Hieronymus — pear, hibiscus, lavender, and prosecco; Bloody Mary — house bloody mary and Titos; La Mola — cimarron blanco tequila, Aperol, citrus, and bitters; Matralia —red wine, amaro, and cola; and an Espresso Martini with espresso, Borghetti, and Meletti amaro.
Weekend brunch will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, starting on Saturday, June 1st. Osteria Lupo is located at 4609 Magazine Street. For additional information, please visit www.osterialupo.com or by calling (504) 273-1268. Reservations can be made on Resy.
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WYES & NEW ORLEANS AUCTION GALLERIES HOST
2ND ANNUAL ANTIQUES SHOWCASE EVENT
New Orleans, LA — Have a family heirloom or a flea market find? Find out what it’s worth during WYES ANTIQUES SHOWCASE with New Orleans Auction Galleries on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 10am-1pm at WYES located at 916 Navarre Avenue in New Orleans. During the event, attendees may have items evaluated by antique experts, attend three antique-related presentations and enjoy refreshments and light bites.
As one of the country’s leading auction companies, New Orleans Auction Galleries, will provide antique experts to assess your antiques assets throughout the event. The following experts will be on hand: John C. Jones, Director of Estates and Evaluations; Charles C. Cage, Silver & Fine Books, Documents & Manuscripts; Michele M. Carolla, British and American Paintings; Sculpture; Photography; Art Glass; Ireys Bowman, General Specialist – Decorative Objects, Porcelain, Handbags; Greg S. Kowles, Furniture & Restoration; Kim Lemon, Fine Jewelry; and Claudia Kheel, Southern Regional Fine Art Specialist.
All ticket prices include three presentations by antique experts with Q&A to follow. Presentations included are: 10:30am, Greg S. Kowles"Living with Antiques”; 11:30am, John C. Jones "The Life of an Appraiser" and 12:30pm, Claudia Kheel "French Quarter Renaissance.”
Tickets will be sold online at wyes.org/events. Anyone who enters the WYES building must have a ticket. We strongly suggest not to bring children due to the fragility of items. Ticket prices are: $45 General Admission which includes two items to be evaluated; $100 for VIP includes front of line access with two evaluations, and a $20 Friend of Event ticket will allow entry into building and does not include an evaluation. All ticket prices include refreshments and light bites.
Visit wyes.org/events for a full list of event FAQs, expert bios and to purchase tickets. All proceeds benefit WYES.
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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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Pups & Pints at Chafunkta Brewing Co.
- Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
- Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Price: Free
- Chafunkta Brewing Company
- 69123 Skybrook Rd., Mandeville, LA 70471
- (985) 869-0716
Make your Sunday a true FUNDAY with Chafunkta Brewery's "Pups and Pints," every Sunday! Bring your dog to the brewery on Sundays and your second pint is free. Don't have a pup or can't bring one? That's OK, as 10% of ALL SALES will go to the Northshore Humane Society.
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NOLA Jitterbugs
Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
Tickets
nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php
Public
Join the award-winning (1st place, baby!) NOLA Jitterbugs for a 6-week series with live music in the last class!
Our live music classes with local musicians and culture bearers, as well as our overall emphasis on music appreciation is what makes our lessons stand out among the rest!
Starts at The Contemporary Arts Center!
6-7pm Intro to Swing
For total beginners to swing dancing or dancing of any kind. Also for those looking to refresh their basics and learn some ragtime dances. We use these pre-swing era dances to teach beginners how to step on rhythm, step on rhythm while connected to another person, how to connect in order to lead or follow, you'll learn to syncopate your footwork, and then we'll slowly start to let go of one hand and create the beginnings of what will eventually be a bad-ass swing out.
7:30-8:30 Lindy Hop Vocab - Intermediate Level
This class is gonna give you some must know moves, some technique, some philosophy, and of course, we'll continue to clarify and polish up your swing outs.
No partner required to take either of these classes. Come alone or with friends!
SIGN UP HERE:
https://nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php
- 900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 528-3805
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In Person Classes in New Orleans
Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm
"Shimmer" Bellydance Basics
For all levels. Ongoing
$60 per month or $18 drop in.
10 classes, used within 10 wk., $120
At: "The Movement Collective"
3921 St. Claude Ave, (Bywater)
New Orleans
Tamalyn Dallal
Movement Collective - New Orleans
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Come and dance...
Bring veils, zils, and your hips to do lots of shimmies.
$18 per class, $60 per month
10 classes for $120
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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, June 3
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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Latin Night at Rock n Bowl
Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl
3000 S. CARROLTON AVE
New Orleans, LA 70118
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Latin Night returns on this night! Dance class starts at 7pm with Bianca San Martin and then social dancing begins at 8pm with DJ Maynor playing the best Latin music to dance to. $5 cover
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- 6711 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 733-2248
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New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
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MUSEUM
10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*
BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN
10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week
CAFE NOMA
10 am–4 pm, Tuesday–Sunday, and Private Events
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Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
3000 Downs Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70003-3957,
United States
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German Coast
Farmers Market-
Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
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Did you know...
Every Wednesday, we have "SENIOR CITIZENS DAY" for our 65+ year-old shoppers!
And we just increased that special weekly discount from 5% to 10% off your total grocery bill. Some restrictions do apply - such as this discount can not be combined with other discounts and it excludes the purchase of alcohol, tobacco and gift cards.
Today and every Wednesday shop at Langenstein's to get that extra discount for our seniors.
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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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Utility Savings Concepts
Homeowners, sign up and enjoy a complimentary dinner at Saltgrass Steakhouse in METAIRIE on 06-13 at 4pm or 630pm to discuss ways to save money on utility bills. Some of the things talked about will be very useful! We ask that homeowners attend, as some of the products being displayed will only be of use to the owner of the home.
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City of a Million Dreams
Film: The Mystery of the New Orleans Jazz Funeral
Thursday, June 13
Why do we dance for the dead? To most people, jazz funerals are a mystery.
The marching band leads the procession of grief to the slow dirges, sorrow songs, and after burial the jazzmen kick into up tempo parade anthems, the soul’s “cutting loose” for the second line of dazzling street dancers. How did these funerals arise? What do they tell us about New Orleans today? In “City of a Million Dreams”, a documentary film, Jewish writer and videographer Deb Cotton and prolific clarinetist Michael White take us on a journey from the jazz funeral's roots in the danced memory of enslaved Africans through its integration with European marching bands, from Katrina through the recovery of parading culture, celebrating its complex modern legacy and searching for the soul of New Orleans.
This is an in-person, paid event. The screening will be followed by a talk from filmmaker Jason Berry.
Date: Thursday, June 13
Time: 6:00pm Central
Location: MSJE
Cost: Non-members: $10
Members: $5
Purchase Tickets
DETAILS
Date:
June 13
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
$10
VENUE
Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience
818 Howard Ave. New Orleans, LA 70113
New Orleans | USA, 70113 United States + Google Map
Phone
504-384-2480
ORGANIZER
Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience
Phone
504-384-2480
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Cheryl Orintas Cotten
Gennifer Flowers Kelsto Club
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
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Indulge in Champagne & Chocolate and enjoy a special show by the fabulous Gennifer Flowers!
Fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. $60/person.
Reservations required. Contact Kitsy Adams - 504.495.8383
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National Votive Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor
a year of events to mark the Shrine’s 100th Anniversary on State Street in 2024. The events invite the public to visit, pray, and enjoy the beauty of this historic building.
About the Centennial Year Celebrations, Mat Grau, Centennial Committee Chairman, says: “The Shrine is a hidden treasure in the City of New Orleans, and this Centennial year provides an opportunity for all of New Orleans to appreciate our Shrine, celebrate an important historical milestone, and worship in a beautiful and sacred space. We encourage the public to visit often and participate in several of the many wonderful events we have scheduled throughout the year.”
A full schedule of events can be found below, and a virtual tour of the Shrine is also available for those who are unable to join in person and can be found on the Shrine’s website: www.ShrineOLPS.com.
Future Schedule of Events
June 14, 2024
Patriotic Concert
A Flag Day Salute to honor the military history of the Shrine
August 15, 2024
Feast of the Assumption
Fr. Victor Laroche, O.P., of Xavier University will preside at Mass and lead the traditional Blessing of the Herbs
October 3, 2024
The Ursulines and their Shrine in New Orleans
Lee Leumas will deliver a compelling lecture on the Shrine’s history and introduce a special viewing of the Crowns
November 10, 2024
Public Display of Original Jeweled Crowns
Centerpiece of the First Sanctioned Crowning of Our Lady in the U.S.
December 8, 2024
Caroling in the Chapel
Celebrate the Christmas season with a concert by The Shades of Praise Gospel Choir and other special guests
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National Retirement Academy
Where:
East Bank Regional Library
4747 West Napoleon Avenue,
Metairie, LA 70001
When:
Monday, June 17th
6:30 p.m.
OR
Tuesday, June 18th
6:30 p.m.
Attn: Pre-Retirees and Retirees! We invite you to join us for our 1-night Tax Efficient in Retirement Class at East Bank Regional Library at 6:30 p.m. on either Monday, June 17th or Tuesday, June 18th.
Join us at this no-cost educational event where you will learn ways to plan for retirement, strategies to help avoid unnecessary taxes, maximize your social security benefits, and potentially increase your retirement savings. Also, learn about being prepared for today’s market.
Click Sign Up and reserve your spot today!
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Al “Carnival Time” Johnson's 85th birthday
Thursday June 20, 2024 6 PM - 9 PM
Café Istanbul
2372 St Claude Avenue
Faubourg Marigny, New Orleans
(in the back of the New Orleans Healing Center)
2 parking lots at back door entrance on N. Rampart Street
Celebrating Al “Carnival Time” Johnson's 85th birthday .
We're having a party at Café Istanbul from 6pm to 9pm , so please invite your friends to join the festivities!!!
There's a big stage including a piano with microphones and more, so invite musician friends too!!
This is a pot lucky shindig so please bring something yummy for the celebration!!!
Spread the word since the best thing about potlucks is - if more people come but bring food - then it all works out.
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Darlings, your captain commands to get ready to SAIL INTO SUMMER RT Luncheon on 6/21 at the Southern Yacht
Club. Details will follow!
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Friday, June 21, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (CT)NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans • New Orleans LA Get my tickets
NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans
317 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70112
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On Friday, June 21st from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, International House celebrates the advent of sultry summer with reverence and Vodou mystique found only in this
impossibly interesting city.
For centuries, the Summer Solstice has been celebrated worldwide, marking a time of transition and renewal.
But, today, we’re the only hotel in the world that honors this sacred time with a local blend of Haitian Vodou, Catholicism, Native American tradition and Masonic mystery - paired, of course, with an extraordinary cocktails.
Kindly join us - dressed in white - for a fascinating evening. The rhythm of drums. A fascinating Priestess. This Creole World brought vividly to life. This beguiling Solstice celebration has happened annually for 150 years - first by legendary Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau and now by the remarkable Priestess Sallie Ann Glassman.
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Black and Gold Gala
OPEN BAR I HEAVY HORS D’OEUVRES I LIVE ENTERTAINMENT I SILENT AUCTION
C E L E B R A T E T H E R E G I O N
AT THIS LANDMARK EVENT.
Join the Greater New Orleans Region for the Jefferson Chamber Gala!
Party with top community activists, elected officials, & business leaders.
The Jefferson Chamber’s Black & Gold Gala – The Bye Year, presented by CF Industries, will take place on Friday, June 28, 2024. The New Orleans Saints and Pelicans host this event at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center, home of the New Orleans Saints Training Field; however, due to renovations at the training facility, this year’s event will be hosted at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center.
THIS is our biggest event of the year and it’s a night not to miss! Join us for an extravagant evening of delicious food, festive drinks, entertainment, and exceptional people.
TICKETS to this event include open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, silent auction, and other experiences. Cocktail attire is encouraged. A curated selection of local gifts, certificates, and experiences will be auctioned during the event as well as domestic and international travel opportunities. Games, presentations, and more will be showcased throughout the evening.
Note: This event is open to the public. Guests must be 21+ to attend. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the event entrance at 7 p.m.
P R O M O T E YOUR BUSINESS AT THE 2024 SILENT AUCTION
(PRINTABLE AUCTION LETTER + FORM)
This event is open to the public. Guests must be 21+ to attend.
Ticket Packages
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2024 Full Moon schedule
(all times Eastern)
- June 21 — 9:08 p.m. — Strawberry Moon
- July 21 — 6:17 a.m. — Buck Moon
- Aug. 19 — 2:26 p.m. — Sturgeon Moon
- Sept. 17 — 10:34 p.m. — Corn Moon
- Oct. 17 — 7:26 a.m. — Hunter’s Moon
- Nov. 15 — 4:28 p.m. — Beaver Moon
- Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. Cold Moon
For instance, almost every month’s Full Moon boasts a name sourced from Native American, Colonial American, or other North American traditions, with their titles mirroring seasonal shifts and nature’s events.
Strawberry Moon (June): Marks the prime strawberry harvest season.
Buck Moon (July): Recognizing the new antlers on bucks.
Sturgeon Moon (August): Named after the abundant sturgeon fish.
Corn Moon (September): Signifying the corn harvesting period.
Hunter’s Moon (October): Commemorating the hunting season preceding winter.
Beaver Moon (November): Reflects the time when beavers are busy building their winter dams.
Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill.
In addition, there are a few additional names for Full Moons that commonly make their way into public conversations and news.
Super Moon: This term is reserved for a Full Moon that aligns with the lunar perigee, which is the Moon’s nearest point to Earth in its orbit. This proximity renders the Full Moon unusually large and luminous. For a Full Moon to earn the Super Moon tag, it should be within approximately 90 percent of its closest distance to Earth.
Blue Moon: A Blue Moon is the second Full Moon in a month that experiences two Full Moons. This phenomenon graces our skies roughly every 2.7 years. Though the term suggests a color, Blue Moons aren’t truly blue. Very occasionally, atmospheric conditions such as recent volcanic eruptions might lend the Moon a slightly blueish tint, but this hue isn’t tied to the term.
Harvest Moon: Occurring closest to the autumnal equinox, typically in September, the Harvest Moon is often renowned for a distinct orange tint it might display. This Full Moon rises close to sunset and sets near sunrise, providing extended hours of bright moonlight. Historically, this was invaluable to farmers gathering their produce.
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New Orleans Jazz Club
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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LSU Athletics is proud to announce its year-long celebration of 100 Years in Tiger Stadium, highlighted by stadium upgrades, events, storytelling initiatives, and a season-long celebration throughout the 2024 campaign.
Tiger Stadium, one of America’s most iconic sporting venues, first opened its gates on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1924. Since then, the Tigers have won 450 contests in Death Valley, which has been home to two Heisman Trophy winners, four national championship teams, and 12 SEC title-winning squads.
Included in the celebration are several upgrades to Tiger Stadium, including a new videoboard and lighting system, as well as other upgrades designed to enhance the game day experience. Other events and celebrations will be announced throughout the year.
The 2024 home schedule features several marquee matchups, including home contests against Oklahoma, UCLA, and Alabama. Information on the full 2024 schedule and season tickets will be announced in the coming weeks.
One of the most legendary stadiums in all of college football, Tiger Stadium has been called “the best place in the world to watch a sporting event” by ESPN and “the pound-for-pound king of noise in college football.”
Entering its centennial season in 2024, Tiger Stadium has been a cornerstone of LSU Athletics and the Louisiana community for almost a century, hosting numerous NFL superstars, Heisman Trophy winners, and Hall of Famers since its opening in 1924. It serves as a sporting, cultural, and commercial hub for LSU Athletics, which contributes an estimated $500 million of economic activity for the state of Louisiana annually.
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By Jeff Nowak, WWL Radio Sports
Another big piece of the Saints 2024 schedule has officially been finalized, with dates and times established for each of the Saints' three preseason games.
The team will have its first two preseason games out west due to their training camp being held in Irvine, California.
Here's how the slate shapes up:
- P1, Aug. 10 (Saturday): Saints at Arizona Cardinals, 7 p.m. (FOX/Gray TV)
- P2, Aug. 18: Saints at San Francisco 49ers, 7 p.m. (FOX)
- P3, Aug. 25: Tennessee Titans at Saints, 1 p.m. (FOX/Gray TV)
The Saints preseason opponents were announced with the rest of the 2024 schedule earlier in May, but exact dates and times for two of the matchups were left TBD. As is typical with the preseason, start times and days are all over the map. The Saints will kick off their preseason slate with a Saturday night game, and also start an hour later than a typical Sunday kick in the finale, hosted at the Caesars Superdome.
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The Saints also add another nationally televised game to their 2024 slate, with the Aug. 18 showdown against the 49ers being beamed to a national audience.
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Here’s the Saints’ full 2024 schedule in list format
Preseason
Week 1: at Arizona Cardinals, Aug.8-11 TBD
Week 2: at San Francisco 49ers, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m.
Week 3: vs Tennessee Titans, TBD, TBD
Regular season
Week 1: vs Carolina Panthers, noon, Sunday, Sept. 8 (FOX)
Week 2: at Dallas Cowboys, noon, Sunday, Sept. 15 (FOX)
Week 3: vs Philadelphia Eagles, noon, Sunday, Sept. 22 (FOX)
Week 4: at Atlanta Falcons, noon, Sunday, Sept. 29 (FOX)
Week 5: at Kansas City Chiefs (Monday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7 (ESPN)
Week 6: vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, noon, Sunday, Oct. 13 (FOX)
Week 7: vs Denver Broncos (Thursday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17 (Amazon)
Week 8: at Los Angeles Chargers, 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27 (FOX)
Week 9: at Carolina Panthers, noon, Sunday, Nov. 3 (CBS)
Week 10: vs. Atlanta Falcons, noon, Sunday, Nov. 10 (FOX)
Week 11: vs. Cleveland Browns, noon, Sunday, Nov. 17 (FOX)
Week 12: BYE
Week 13: vs. Los Angeles Rams, 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1 (FOX)
Week 14: at New York Giants, noon, Sunday, Dec. 8 (FOX)
Week 15: vs. Washington Commanders, noon, Dec. 15 (FOX)
Week 16: at Green Bay Packers (Monday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 23 (ESPN)
Week 17: vs. Las Vegas Raiders, noon, Sunday, Dec. 29 (FOX)
Week 18: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD, Saturday or Sunday, Jan. 4-5. (TBD)
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NFL on FOX
WE GOT NEXT.
See you in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX on FOX
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Love New Orleans &
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Frank Stansbury
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