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THANKSGIVING DAY
Thanksgiving Day is observed each year in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. The observance is a time when families and friends gather and give thanks for many reasons, each often as different as each person who gathers around the table.
In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that many acknowledge today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. However, it wasn’t until 1863, amid the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.
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Free Gardens Day on Thanksgiving at Longue Vue House and Gardens
Thursday
November 28, 2024
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Longue Vue House and Gardens
7 Bamboo Road
New Orleans LA 70124
Longue Vue is offering free gardens admission for Louisiana Residents in honor of Thanksgiving! Advanced registration is encouraged but not required. Set your own pace on a self-guided stroll through the gardens and grounds. Bring your family and friends, and enjoy a relaxing day amongst our beautiful lush gardens! Due to the Holiday, Longue Vue will be closing at 4pm on Thursday November 28th. For non Louisiana Residents, admission is $15/person. Questions? Contact info@longuevue.com or (504) 448-5488
Who
Everyone - Louisiana residents enjoy free admission
Cost
FREE
How
https://longuevue.com/event/free-gardens-day-thanksgiving/
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Coldest air of the season on the way. Temperatures will be colder starting Friday and lasting well into the first week of December. Monday morning brings a widespread freeze across the south. In Southeast Louisiana a freeze doesn't look as likely unless you’re north of I-12.
From the NOAA
Here's the forecast on Thanksgiving Day through the weekend:
New Orleans
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with daytime highs near 75 degrees and overnight lows in the upper 40s. Wind gusts could be as high as 25 mph at night.
Friday: Sunny, with highs near 58 degrees and lows in the upper 40s.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 60s. A slight chance of showers at night, with lows around 50.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with daytime highs near 60 degrees.
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Enjoy the Outdoors at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
11000 Lake Forest Blvd
New Orleans LA 70127
Notes regarding time
Trails are open Monday - Saturday. Interpretive Center Thursday and Saturday 10 am - 2pm. Ranger Programs Saturdays at 11 am.
Description
The walking trails are open at Audubon Nature Center so take your kids on a nice little hike! Audubon Louisiana Nature Center is a cherished community resource. Located adjacent to Joe Brown Park in New Orleans East on 86 acres of hardwood bottomland forest, its creation was a project of the Junior League of Greater New Orleans, opening March 23, 1980. The Main Boardwalk and Adventure Trail (and restrooms) are open Mon-Sat 8:30 am - 3:00 and are monitored by rangers. The Interpretaive Center is open Thursdays & Saturdays 10 am - 2pm and the Ranger Programs are on Saturdays at 11:00 am. Click here to learn more.
Who
Everyone - family friendly.
Cost
FREE
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FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents
10:00 am
Ogden Museum of
Southern Art
925 Camp St.
New Orleans LA 70130
If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.
. Purchase tickets in advance.
Who
All ages
Cost
Free for La. Residents
How
RESERVE TIMED
TICKETS HERE
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20 years of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture GardenThis year, the New Orleans Museum of Art celebrates 20 years of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, one of the city's favorite places for discovery, wonder, and respite. Free and open to all, NOMA's Besthoff Sculpture Garden features world-class artwork from the 19th century to the present day, all set within the unique landscape of South Louisiana.
Open seven days a week, 10 am–6 pm.
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Travel Back in Time with Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo
EXTENDED by Popular Demand
Now - January 5, 2025
Enjoy even more time with the popular Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo exhibit featuring over 50 life-size animatronic dinosaurs & dino-themed activities.
Hurry before they are extinct!
Now - January 5, 2025 only
| Daily 10AM - 5PM (Last entry 4:30PM)
Experience the awe-inspiring world of the pre-historic era with our spectacular collection of over 50 life-size, lifelike dinosaurs. This must-see exhibit at Audubon Zoo is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.
Stroll through our immersive outdoor adventure at your own pace and marvel at the wonders of 65 million years ago. Encounter iconic dinosaurs such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Brachiosaurus, and Stegosaurus. Don't miss this thrilling journey into the past!
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Vitamin K Benefits
It may also help protect heart health. Vitamin K makes four proteins among the 13 that are needed for blood clotting (coagulation). By making the protein osteocalcin, vitamin K keeps your bones strong and helps you to avoid low bone density.
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Rodrigue:
Before the Blue Dog
A new Louisiana State Museum exhibition Rodrigue: Before the Blue Dog, opens at the Cabildo .
This new exhibit presents more than fifty of Rodrigue's unique paintings alongside Louisiana State Museum artifacts related to Cajun culture.
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Main Event!
Our mission at The Human Horse Races is to create an unforgettable community arts experience that enriches the cultural landscape of New Orleans while promoting animal welfare and ethical entertainment. Through our annual Thanksgiving Day event, we aim to attract visitors to the city, engage locals, and contribute to the economic and cultural growth of New Orleans, while also inspiring individuals to take action towards a more compassionate and responsible future. More info at www.humanhorseraces.com
When: Nov. 28th, 2024 (5th Anniversary!)
Time: 11am-3pm
How much: $10 Early bird tickets here $15 at the door
Where: 3141 Toulouse St., New Orleans, LA 70119 (Easton Park)
Anyone can sign up to race! It's $10 a team (horse + jockey), sign up is day of, first come first serve basis.
We also have costume contests! So come in your finest and potentially walk away with a handmade trophy!
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thursday NOVEMBER 28 open at 1:00 pm
SUGAR AND BLUES
5:30PM-8:30PM
LES GETREX AND CREOLE COOKIN'
9:00PM-12:00AM
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29
open at 11:00 Am
the rug cutters11:00aM-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 NOVEMBER 30
open at 11:00 Am
THE JAYWALKERS
11:00PM-1:45PM
boardwalker & the
3 finger swingers
1:30PM-6PM
JOHNNY MASTRO BLUES
6:30PM-9:30PM
PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL
10:00PM-2:00AM
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The City of Covington's 12 Days of Christmas walking tour is up and ready to go! Grab the family or a friend and get your Christmas jogging jingle onor get in the car and make it a Christmas cruise | |
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FRITZELS NOVEMBER 2024 MUSIC CALENDAR
SUNDAY
1PM DOYLE COOPER BAND (11/3&11/17) MARTY PETERS BAND (11/10&11/24)
5PM SAZERAC JAZZ BAND
8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/MIKE FULTON
MONDAY
1PM MATINEE ALL STARS BAND
5PM TIN MEN
8PM RICHARD SCOTT AND FRIENDS
TUESDAY
1PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT ( SAZERAC BAND 11/26)
5PM COLIN MYERS ORCHESTRA
8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/JAMIL SHARIF
WEDNESDAY
1PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT (SAZERAC BAND 11/27)
5PM BOURBON STREET STARS
8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK
THURSDAY
12PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT (OFF THANKSGIVING 11/28)
2PM DOYLE COOPER BAND
5PM JOHN SAAVEDRA BAND
8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/ CHUCK BRACKMAN (W/KEVIN RAY CLARK 11/28)
FRIDAY
12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT
2:30PM SAM FRIEND JAZZ BAND
6PM WOODIS/LANGE BAND (11/1 & 11/15 & 11/29) SAM LOBLEY BAND (11/8 & 11/22)
9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK
SATURDAY
12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT (SAZARAC BAND 11/9)
2:30PM STEVE DETROY BAND
6PM BOURBON MATINEE JAZZ BAND W/CHUCK BRACKMAN
9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/JAMIL SHARIF
Kevin Ray Clark
Clark Entertainment Consultants, LLC
619 23rd Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
contact: kevinclarkentertainment@gmail.com
website: www.kevinrayclark.com
nightcrawlers website: www.neworleansnightcrawlersbrassband.com
Music Director
Fritzel's Jazz Pub
"Bourbon Street's oldest jazz club"
733 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
www.Fritzelsjazz.com
www.Fritzelsjazz.com
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Baby Boomers Old Souls 1946 to 1964Article Heading
Join us for the tradition, fun & festivities. Book your Clubhouse & Box Seats on Ticketmaster now, General Admission is FREE!
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We love seeing horses in the paddock again November 22 is opening day! Doors open at 12, first race is at 12:45 | |
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LSU Women's Basketball
NASSAU, Bahamas – In its first ranked matchup of the season, No. 7 LSU (8-0) remained undefeated and took down No. 20 NC State (4-3), 82-65, to win the Baha Mar Pink Flamingo Championship.
“It’s hard to focus this time of year and I thought the two games we played here told us a little bit more about ourselves,” said Coach Kim Mulkey who earned her 99th victory as LSU’s head coach Wednesday; She will go for 100 on Sunday when LSU hosts NC State. “It helped us get better. We’re ready to be home and enjoy our day off for Thanksgiving tomorrow and then get ready for Sunday.”
After shooting a season-low 33-percent from the field in Monday’s win over Washington, LSU was hot in the championship game at 53-percent, including a 7-14 performance from beyond the arc.
“This game will humble you one minute and then it will be the highest of highs the next minute,” Coach Mulkey said. “It wasn’t any different – just one of those nights.”
Aneesah Morrow earned her sixth consecutive double-double of the season with a 20 point, 15 rebound outing, earning Pink Flamingo Championship MVP honors. Kailyn Gilbert, who made LSU’s game-winner Monday against Washington, had 12 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists Wednesday and earned All-Tournament honors.
“She (Morrow) plays with a motor,” Coach Mulkey said. “She never stops hustling. She never stops rebounding. She never stops just going hard.”
Mikaylah Williams bounced back after not scoring on Monday. Against NC State she had a game-high 24 points on 7-14 shooting (4-7 3FG).
Shayeann Day-Wilson tied a career-high with 9 assists on the day to match her career-high and set a season-high for the Tigers. Flau’jae Johnson added 16 points on 5-7 shooting to continue her impressive junior campaign.
Saniya Rivers led NC State in the contest with 21 points on 8-19 shooting and added 2 assists.
LSU was dominant on the board, outrebounding NC State by 20. The Tigers also won the game on the inside with a 28-18 edge on points in the paint.
The Tigers are back home on Sunday to face NC Central for the annual autograph game.
Overall
8 - 0
Mon.
Nov 25
vs.
Washington
Nassau, Bahamas (Baha Mar Convention Center)
W, LSU 68 - 67
Wed.
Nov 27
vs.
12:30 p.m. (W)
NC State
Nassau, Bahamas (Baha Mar Convention Center)
W, LSU 82 - 64
Sun.
Dec 1
vs.
NC Central
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
Presented by
2:00 pm CT
SEC/ACC Challenge
Thu.
Dec 5
vs.
Stanford
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
Presented by
8:00 pm CT
Sun.
Dec 8
vs.
Grambling
Bossier City, La. (Brookshire Grocery Arena)
2:00 pm CT
Sun.
Dec 15
vs.
UL-Lafayette
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
Presented by
2:00 pm CT
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Bayou Classic
Get ready for the Annual Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day Parade! Join us on Thursday, November 28th at 3 PM in downtown New Orleans as we kick off the holiday spirit with music, floats, and excitement! Starting at the Caesars Superdome and winding through downtown, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss! See you there!
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City of New Orleans Announces Public Safety Preparations, Traffic Impacts Ahead of Bayou Classic Weekend
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans will be hosting the 51st Annual Bayou Classic from Nov. 28 - 30. Preparations are underway for hosting the annual parade, football game and other events related to Bayou Classic.
The public is encouraged to be patient and prepared for heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the event areas around downtown and the French Quarter by making transportation arrangements accordingly. Bayou Classic events are expected to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to New Orleans beginning Thursday, Nov. 28 through Saturday, Nov. 30.
The following includes information to assist in maneuvering in and around scheduled events, including the parade route, parking restrictions, and street closures:
Bayou Classic Parade Route
The Bayou Classic Parade will roll on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 3 p.m.
· Parade starts and ends on Poydras St. in front of Caeser’s Superdome
· Route – Poydras St. River Bound to S. Peters St.
· Turn left on S. Peters St. to Canal St.
· Turn left on Canal St. to St. Charles Ave.
· Turn left on St. Charles Ave. to Poydras St.
· Turn right on Poydras St. to Loyola Ave.
No-Parking Zones (Parade)
No-parking zones will be in effect on the following streets on Thursday, Nov. 28 from 1p.m. to 9 p.m.:
· On both sides of Poydras St between S. Claiborne and S. Peters
· On both sides of S. Peters St between Poydras and Canal St
· On both sides of Canal St between S. Peters and St. Charles Ave
· On both sides of St. Charles Ave between Canal St and Poydras St
· On both sides of Loyola Ave. between Poydras St. and Common St.
Additional Traffic Impacts
The French Quarter Exterior and Interior Closure will be enhanced for this event. In addition to the officers manning the intersection, moveable bollards will be utilized to set up an enhanced closure of the streets.
The closures will be effective nightly on the following dates and times:
Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30
· Interior Closure – 3 p.m. – 6 a.m.
· Exterior Closure – 3 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Exterior Closure
All streets leading into the French Quarter from Canal St., Decatur St, N. Rampart St. and Dumaine St. will close with the exception of:
· Residents
· Hotel guests
· Anyone going to a restaurant or other event
· Taxi cabs, limousines and small buses will be allowed to enter
· NO large trucks, buses, etc.
· Vehicles will be made aware that they will not be able to cross Bourbon St.
Interior Closure
All streets leading to Bourbon St. at Royal St. (river side) and Dauphine St (lake side) will be closed to all vehicular traffic.
· No vehicles will be allowed to cross Bourbon St.
· Only emergency vehicles needing to access Bourbon St. or any parts of the Interior Closure will be allowed to enter.
No Parking for French Quarter Closure
Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30
Hours – 3 p.m. – 6 a.m. daily
700 – 800 blocks of the following streets:
· Iberville St.
· Bienville St.
· Conti St.
· St. Louis St.
· Toulouse St.
· St. Peter St.
· Orleans St.
· St. Ann St.
Additional No Parking for Bayou Classic
Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30
Hours – 3 p.m. – 6 a.m. daily
· Canal St. – both sides from Claiborne Ave. to Convention Center Blvd.
Safety Reminders
As always during major special events, residents and visitors are encouraged to be vigilant in large crowds and to report suspicious activity to public safety officials.
Details on special events are available at ready.nola.gov/events. Residents and visitors are also encouraged to follow NOLA Ready on social media @nolaready and sign up for emergency alerts. Residents and visitors should text NOLAREADY (one word) to 77295 for real-time updates.
More information about Bayou Classic can be found at mybayouclassic.com.
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We're pleased to announce that Kid Cafe', a free after-school meal program for youth- ages 18 and under, is now underway. In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, No Kid Hungry, and Share Our Strength, the program ensures that low-income children at afterschool program sites across New Orleans have access to nutritious meals during the school year. Kid Cafe' meals are available Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at multiple NORD rec centers. For more information, call us at 504-658-3052. | |
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Preservation Hall's Summer Residency at the Toulouse Theatre
~ 615 Toulouse Street in the historic Toulouse Theatre
~ Nightly performances
~Preseravation Hall is undergoing infrastructure upgrades to “ensure they are still around for years to come.”
~ concert times shift to:
Monday - Sunday, 5pm and 7:30pm
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The ritual known today as birkat hachodesh, “the blessing of the new moon,” is widely observed in synagogues throughout the world. On the last Shabbat of the Hebrew month, the cantor stands with the Torah scroll in his arms, and announces the day of the coming week on which the New Moon, Rosh Chodesh, will fall. The announcement is preceded and followed by particularly melodious prayers for a blessed month.
This ritual is a post-Talmud ic custom with little halakhic [Jewish law] significance. Its purpose is to make sure that those members of the congregation who attended synagogue services on Shabbat only would know when this minor festival falls, so that they could add the appropriate supplements in their home prayers (Shibbolei Haleket 170).
A similar announcement is made in Sephardic synagogues on the Shabbat before a minor fast, out of concern that otherwise the congregants will not remember to. The announcement of the New Moon, far from signifying the importance of the Rosh Chodesh festival, in effect reflects a fear that the festival is not significant enough to be remembered and observed.
Outdoors Prayer
However, the very same term, “birkat hachodesh,” is used in the Talmud to designate a very different ritual–a blessing praising God for the new moon, recited outdoors while gazing at the waxing moon at the beginning of the month (Sanhedrin 41b). This ritual, with which many Jews, even those who attend synagogue services regularly, are unfamiliar, is an actual rabbinic commandment, required by the Talmud.
The Shulhan Arukh (Orah Hayyim 426) and other post-Talmudic authorities refer to this ritual as birkat halevanah, “the blessing of the moon,” but today it is often designated by the misnomer kiddush levanah, “the sanctification of the moon,” a term that sounds almost pagan. (This phrase is apparently a conflation of the term birkat halevanah with the talmudic term kiddush hachodesh, “the sanctification of the new moon,” which referred to yet a third concept, the proclamation of the New Moon by the authorities on the day of its sighting, an act by which Israel did in fact sanctify the dates of the holidays that are dependent upon the lunar month.)
The Blessing
In fact, it is not the moon that is blessed or sanctified in birkat hachodesh or birkat halevanah, but God who is praised for renewing the moon, with the following blessing (Sanhedrin 42a):
“Praised are you, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who created (bara’) the skies with his word, and all heaven’s host with the breath of his mouth. He gave them appointed times and roles, and they never miss their cues, doing their Creator’s (konam) bidding with gladness and joy. He is the true creator (po’el) who acts faithfully, and he has told the moon to renew itself. It is a beautiful crown for the people carried by God from birth (Israel), who will likewise be renewed in the future in order to proclaim the beauty of their creator (yotsram) for his glorious majesty. Praised are you, O Lord, who renews new moons.”
Halakhah seldom provides this kind of opportunity to praise God so explicitly for creation outdoors, in the presence of nature itself, and rarely do we find a prayer so overflowing with poetry, joy and beauty. We call God borei, koneh, poel, and yotser–four synonyms for “creator.” The celestial bodies are joyous and happy, the moon is beautiful, and God is proclaimed beautiful, glorious, and majestic. Contrast this with the daily blessing for the rising sun, usually recited indoors, which is filled with talk of the splendor of angels, the magnitude of creation, and the awe of God, but says little about beauty, joy, or happiness.
The Moon & Israel
Aside from the natural beauty of the moon and the night sky, there is another reason that abundant joy and beauty are associated with the moon, a reason alluded to in the blessing itself: The moon is our crown, our alter ego. The people of Israel identify with the moon. Its constant change is reminiscent of our destiny, and its renewal symbolizes our hope. As the moon reappears to face its creator monthly, so Israel renews itself spiritually in greeting the Shekhinah [the presence of God]. These ideas are made explicit in rabbinic statements about the ritual, cited in the Talmud (Sanhedrin 42b):
“Said Rabbi Aha bar Hanina in the name of Rabbi Asi in the name of Rabbi Yohanan: Reciting the blessing over the moon at the proper time is like greeting the Shekhinah personally… It was taught in the school of Rabbi Ishmael: If the Israelites were privileged to greet their father in heaven once a month, that would be enough for them. Said Abaye: Therefore we should say the blessing standing up (as though greeting God). Meremar and Mar Zutra went so far as to climb up on one another’s shoulders while saying the blessing.”
Praising God While Experiencing Creation
What is religion in general about, if not feeling God’s presence while experiencing his creation? And what additional components are more crucial in Jewish religion than symbolic identification with the vicissitudes of Jewish history, and our individual and collective hopes for renewal? The requirement to bless the moon upon sighting it early in the month combines all of these ideas and emotions, and one would think that it would be one of the most widely observed Jewish rituals. How then did it fall into disuse?
The blessing may be recited either by an individual or in a communal setting, any time that the moon is visible and waxing–in other words, until the middle of the month (some say the blessing should not be recited before the third or seventh day of the month; see Shulhan Arukh Orah Hayyim 426:4 and commentaries ad loc.). However, by custom, the blessing is recited publicly after synagogue services and havdalah [the prayer to conclude Shabbat] on the first Saturday night of the Hebrew month (except in Tishrei and Av, when the communal recitation of the blessing takes place immediately following the fasts of Yom Kippur and Tisha B’av, respectively).
The members of the community go outside, recite the blessing cited above from the Talmud and some additional verses, and greet one another with the phrases “Shalom Aleikhem” [Peace unto you] and David Melekh Yisrael Hai Vekayam [David, King of Israel, lives forever]. Tractate Soferim, an extra-canonical post-Talmudic work, explains that the blessing ought to be recited on Saturday night, when we are still finely dressed and perfumed from Shabbat (Soferim 19:10).
It seems that recitation specifically on Saturday night is an example of a custom originally designed to encourage the fulfillment of a commandment, which has become a hindrance. Saturday night services were once well attended, and thus the community as a whole performed the ritual on that occasion, lest individuals forget to recite the blessing alone on another night. The problem is that once Saturday night recitation became standard, those who did not attend Saturday night services did recite the blessing at all. In places where Saturday night services are sparsely attended or non-existent, the people “carried by God from birth” do not even have the privilege of greeting their heavenly parent once a month.
That is unfortunate. Not all contemporary Jews find sufficient religious inspiration in the cantor’s birkat hachodesh or other synagogue rituals, but it may very well be that the original birkat hachodesh–a monthly encounter with the divine presence–would in fact “be enough for them,” as was taught in the school of Rabbi Ishmael. They can renew their spirit each month outdoors–alone, or riding on a friend’s shoulder, or with a minyan [prayer quorum]; on Saturday night or any other night in the first half of the month–and commune with God and nature, or contemplate the vicissitudes of life or the destiny of Israel, while gazing at the moon and praising God for its renewal.
Reprinted with permission of the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies.
Blessing the New Moon
The ritual of blessing the moon is not widely practiced--but carries deep spiritual meaning.
By Moshe Benovitz
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Everyone’s favorite holiday party is now a little bit more festive!
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MON-THURS + SUN HOURS
Driving Tour: 6pm–10pm
Walking Tour: 6pm–10pmFRIDAY/SATURDAY HOURS
Driving Tour: 5pm–11pm
Walking Tour: 5pm–11pm *Christmas Hours: 6pm–9pm
Proceeds benefit the continued beautification and preservation of New Orleans City Park’s 1,300 acres
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Since the inception of the Krewe of Red Beans, the Treme Brass Band has been a cornerstone for our group. It is a dream-come-true for us to host them every Thursday beginning tonight! Join us 6 to 8 pm!
3300 Royal St
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ALL DAY
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
ENJOY YOUR LOVED ONES
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What is the proper name for a ghost?
The deliberate attempt to contact the spirit of a deceased person is known as necromancy, or in spiritism as a séance. Other terms associated with it are apparition, haunt, haint, phantom, poltergeist, shade, specter, spirit, spook, wraith, demon, and ghoul.
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2836 Lasalle Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70115
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Skate Country, located at 1100 Terry Parkway in Terrytown,
Skate Country is open from 8-11 p.m. on Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. on Fridays and from 1-10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission prices range from $8 to $15, and skate rentals are $5.
Skate Country’s schedule offers the following events:
- “Adult Night” from 8-11 p.m. Thursdays
- “Top Music Chart Night” from 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
- “Family Matinee” from 1-3:30 p.m. and 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
“Sunday Night Skate” from 7-10 p.m. Sunday.
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- Comedy club
- 609 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1612, United States, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 444-9553
9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
(Entry at 8:00 pm
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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 FRENCH TOAST DAY
Each year on November 28th, people across the United States enjoy National French Toast Day. Also known as eggy bread or omelet bread, it makes a great breakfast for guests or part of a brunch.
Home cooks and professionals alike whip up a few personal favorites when it comes to french toast recipes. The base consists of eggs and milk whisked together. Bread is dipped into the mixture and fried until golden. Many people also add some sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon to the base.
The flavor of French toast can be brightened with a squeeze of fresh orange or stuffed with sauteed apples and cinnamon. Make French toast kid-friendly by cutting it into sticks. Then dip the sticks into syrup. Substitute sugary syrup with a fruit puree and fresh fruit pieces. Nuts and seeds add crunch to this delicious breakfast fare, and don't forget the whipped cream! Just a dollop goes a long way.
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What was the original name of Levi Strauss' blue jeans?
Denim Dungarees
Gold Miner Pants
Blue Rivets
Waist Overalls
Levi Strauss & Co.'s blue jeans were originally called "waist overalls" or "overalls" until 1960. The term "jeans" became popular in the 1950s after James Dean wore them in Rebel Without a Cause and they became a symbol of youth rebellion.
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November 28th Celebrated History
1886
Sadie Allen becomes the first woman to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. She joined George Hazlett in the same barrel he had taken over the rapids on August 8th with William Potts. Weighted with 500 pounds of sand, the pair were towed to the center of the stream and set loose. When they were fished from the river an hour later, battered, bruised and Sadie's stomach emptied, but alive.
1893
J. Frank Duryea wins the first automobile race in the United States. The roundtrip journey from Jackson Park in Chicago to Evanston, Illinois took the winner just over 10 hours to complete through snowy weather. A total of six competitors entered the race hosted by the Chicago Times-Herald.
1922
RAF Capt. Cyril Turner demonstrated the first skywriting for the purposes of advertising in the United States over New York City. Utilizing the invention of Major Jack Savage of London, his message spelled out, "Hello, U.S.A. Call Vanderbilt 7200." The phone number was for a hotel.
1925
The Grand Ole Opry began broadcasting on WSM out of Nashville, Tennessee. The broadcast features live musical performances and is a cornerstone of country music today.
1967
While studying at Cambridge University, astronomer Jocelyn Bell and her advisor Antony Hewish discovered the first pulsing signal source which is now known as pulsars.
November 28th Celebrated Birthdays
Helen Magill White - 1853
She became the first woman in the United States to earn a Ph.D. Magill completed her Ph.D. in 1877 at Boston University.
Elsie Quarterman - 1910
The ecologist and conservationist is best known for her concerted efforts with the Tennessee cedar glades, including the noted rediscovery of the Tennessee coneflower.
Berry Gordy, Jr. - 1929
In 1959, Gordy launched Motown Records creating one of the most legendary record labels in the country.
Jon Stewart - 1962
The comedian and political commentator is best kno
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⚜️⚜️"hear ye! hear ye! - Storewide Sale Proclamation" - ad for Maison Blanche in the Times-Picayune, 27-November-1969. Stores: 901 Canal, Gentilly Woods, Airline, Westside, and Clearview.
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Model T Ford -- Multi-tool:
The Model T was actually affordable and it became so popular at one point that a majority of Americans owned one, directly helping rural Americans become more connected with the rest of the country and leading to the numbered highway system. The manufacturing needs of the Model T went hand in hand with Ford’s revolutionary modernization of the manufacturing process.
The Model T, sold by the Ford Motor Company from 1908 to 1927
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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
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LSU
Fri.
Nov 29
vs.
Northwestern State
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
Presented by
7:00 pm CT
SEC/ACC Challenge
Tue.
Dec 3
vs.
Florida State
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
Presented by
8:00 pm CT
Sun.
Dec 8
vs.
Florida Gulf Coast
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
2:00 pm CT
Sat.
Dec 14
vs.
SMU
Frisco, Texas (Comerica Center)
3:00 pm CT
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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Blue Nile
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Comedy House New Orleans
THE BEST COMEDY SHOW EVERY FRIDAY!
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs with the BEST stand-up comedy in New Orleans every Friday! Tickets are selling fast – grab yours now before they're gone!
Don't miss out on the funniest night in town!
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Make Memories to Last a Lifetime
November 29 - January 3
City Park’s largest fundraiser, Celebration in the Oaks, is THE New Orleans holiday tradition. This incredible light festival has enchanted Park visitors since the 1980s and is vital to the Park’s maintenance, care, and beautification year round. Make memories with your loved ones in City Park this holiday season.
Tickets On Sale!
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Friday, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00 PM (CT)NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans • New Orleans LA Get my tickets
NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans
- 317 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70112
- Friday
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
FNWS
At that stroke of midnight on November 21, 2024, oenophiles all over France will begin their jubilant celebration in honor of the end of the harvest and the uncorking of the Beaujolais Nouveau. Hundreds of events throughout France will be held with fireworks, music, and, of course, tastings, as “tout le monde” vie to sample the current batch of Beaujolais Nouveau - light, fruit-driven wines made with barely fermented Gamay grapes that are best consumed as soon as possible - literally. But, never fear, there are 3 different quality levels of Beaujolais above Nouveau and these are the ones we get excited about!
The entry-level wines that are simply labeled Beaujolais, are made from grapes grown throughout the Beaujolais region, mainly in the south. These also tend to be on the fruit-forward side and are meant to be enjoyed in the first year or two after the vintage. Beaujolais-Villages wines are based on Gamay grapes that were grown in the northern part of the Beaujolais region, specifically 38 permitted villages. And Cru Beaujolais are grown in any of ten specific northern locales whose typically granitic soils (though they are far from uniform in composition and character) can produce the most age-worthy and complex of all red wines from Beaujolais. So, needless to say, the least expensive wines generally come from the south, and the more expensive and age-worthy wines come from the north. And if this was all you learned about Beaujolais, you’d know enough to dive in and start learning by tasting - but as always goes with wine, a lot of the fun is in the details.
We are here to help with those details as we taste different wines from the 3 categories and talk about the terroir that makes them special. What is Beaujolais Blanc? What is the difference between a village-level wine and a cru? What's the stylistic difference between one Cru and another?? David Sobiesk will present as we learn about one of our favorite regions and pick out some of the best wines ever to pair with your holiday meals! The event is sold out but you can join our waitlist here, Gamay
Learn a little, drink a little, and have some fun with us!
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Join us every Saturday,
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for over 80 local artisan vendors, including produce, prepared foods, jewelry, art, crafts, plants, music and more!
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Gretna Farmer’s Market
Event Date:
Saturday 3
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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Harahan Farmers Market
- weekly on Sunday
- Address: 6601 10th Street, Harahan, LA
- Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Price: FREE
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Comedy House New Orleans
Saturday nights just got a lot funnier!
Join us in the heart of NOLA’s Arts District for Super Standup Saturday, featuring top local talent and visiting comics seen on Netflix, MTV, and more. Don’t miss out!
- 610 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1612, United States, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 444-9553
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Saturday Billie Holiday Jazz Matinee at Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
This November, step back in time and immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of jazz legends Billie Holiday and Lester Young. Join us each Saturday for heartfelt tributes by the incredible Mikhala “Jazz Muffin” Iversen and the Gerald French Band. Enjoy a guided tour of the historic Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge and savor delectable bites that celebrate New Orleans flavor. Don’t miss this chance to honor jazz royalty in the heart of the city! For dates and more information, visit www.dewdropinnnola.com Saturday Billie Holiday Jazz Matinee at Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
This November, step back in time and immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of jazz legends Billie Holiday and Lester Young. Join us each Saturday for heartfelt tributes by the incredible Mikhala “Jazz Muffin” Iversen and the Gerald French Band. Enjoy a guided tour of the historic Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge and savor delectable bites that celebrate New Orleans flavor. Don’t miss this chance to honor jazz royalty in the heart of the city! For dates and more information, visit www.dewdropinnnola.com
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Our 2024 Dates:
NOV: ,
29, 30 DEC: 1, 7 & 8
(Rain or Shine)
9:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Best Festival in History!
The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is a lively and immersive event that aims to recreate the atmosphere, culture, and entertainment of the Renaissance period, which typically spanned from the 14th to the 17th century in Europe.
Every autumn the Louisiana Renaissance Festival creates the English village of Albright, with more than 600 artisans, entertainers, and educational demonstrations welcoming you to the best parts of the 16th century: fun, clean, safe, and educational.
Overall, the Louisiana Renaissance Festival provides a unique opportunity for guests to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Renaissance period in a fun and immersive environment.
Simplest directions (during the faire):
Take I-12 Exit #42, and follow the signs to
( 46468 River Road, Hammond LA 70401 )
- Click Here to open in your map app -
Everyone:
- Once on I-12 take Exit #42 (just east of Hammond, Louisiana)
- Turn north toward McDonald's (on Airport Road / Hwy 3158).
- Go two miles, past McDonald's (straight through the traffic circle). Road ends at the airport,
- Take a right onto Hwy 190, go two miles.
- (There is a turn lane at the school.) Take a left onto River Road (Hwy 1064).
- Go about two miles, Entrance to festival parking is on the right (There are signs).
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NORTHERN ITALIAN HOTSPOT OSTERIA LUPO TO LAUNCH WEEKEND BRUNCH
Enjoy specialty dishes and handcrafted cocktails on Saturdays & Sundays, 11AM - 3PM
Since opening its doors in Spring 2023, Osteria Lupo — Uptown’s Northern Italian restaurant from co-owners Chef Brian Burns and Reno De Ranieri – has become the perfect perch for sophisticated, yet approachable dining and/or cocktails with friends. Just in time for the Summer season, the restaurant is thrilled to announce weekend brunch starting on Saturday, Available every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, visitors will enjoy new Italian-inspired dishes, signature favorites, and specialty cocktails.
Osteria Lupo's brunch will offer a curated selection of dishes to provide a unique and memorable dining experience without breaking the bank. Main brunch plates feature unique options like the Lupo Frittata with Pesto Trapanese, pea tendrils, and provolone piccante; Eggs in Purgatory with arrabbiata, grilled focaccia, and ricotta salad; Grilled Hanger Steak and Eggs with crispy potatoes and salsa verde; Royal Red Shrimp with parmesan polenta, Calabrian chili butter, with a poached egg; Pane Perduto with rose water berries and lemon curd; Lupo Breakfast Sandwich - brioche, Italian sausage, fontina, and an egg; and a Tuna Sandwich - focaccia, soft herbs, and pickled pepper aioli.
Diners can still enjoy Osteria's signature antipasti, pastas, and pizzas. The brunch menu will include the Summer Melon Salad with prosciutto and herbed honey; Burrata con Panna with pistachio, aged balsamic, and grilled focaccia; Bucatini Carbonara with guanciale, pecorino, a poached egg, and bottarga; Radiatori with Louisiana blue crab, basil, and parmesan; Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka with crispy garlic and Calabrian chili; Pizza Bianca with guanciale, potato, and a sunny egg; and 24-Month Prosciutto di San Danielle Pizza - fior di latte and basil.
No brunch is complete without a selection of handcrafted cocktails. Brunch libations include Hieronymus — pear, hibiscus, lavender, and prosecco; Bloody Mary — house bloody mary and Titos; La Mola — cimarron blanco tequila, Aperol, citrus, and bitters; Matralia —red wine, amaro, and cola; and an Espresso Martini with espresso, Borghetti, and Meletti amaro.
Weekend brunch will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, starting on Saturday, June 1st. Osteria Lupo is located at 4609 Magazine Street. For additional information, please visit www.osterialupo.com or by calling (504) 273-1268. Reservations can be made on Resy.
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City Park, Sunday Farmers Market in New OrleansDecember 1, 2024
8 am - 12 pm
New Orleans City Park
Tad Gormley Stadium
Marconi Drive @ Navarre Ave.
Directions and Parking
The Sunday Market is located in the parking lot of Tad Gormley Stadium at the corner of Marconi and Navarre. While the parking lot is closed off to house the market, there is plenty of parking along Marconi and surrounding streets. Please be diligent about following parking signs and only park in clearly marked spaces with perpendicular markings. DO NOT park in the bike lanes, as this makes our market space unsafe to bikers and pedestrians and threatens our ability to continue operating the market here. No parking allowed on the neutral ground. Please don't pull up into the market driveway for recycling pick ups or drop offs. Thank you for understanding!
RTA Bus Route 27: Louisiana passes right by market! Click here to view more details about route 27.
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.
City Park Vendors Scheduled for
Sunday
5D Natural Farm
Amorphous Gardens
Anna Marie Seafood
Applied Arts
Buttery Spell
Candlestick Bakery
Casa Borrega
Coffee Science
Costantini Pasta
Crisp Farms
Faust Farms
Fat Cat Farm
Fresh Fruit Sensations
Gingerbooch
Honest Foods
Isabel's Tamales and Produce
Johndales Farm
JuiceSEE
La Vie En Rose
Latino Snacks
Leo's Bread
Louisiana's Best Kettlecorn
Micro Pharms
Mizell Farms
Monica's Okra World
Mycelium Express
Paw Paw's Donuts
Pearl River Pastures
Pete & Clara's Seafood
Petit Jardin
Poché Family Farm
Powers Beekeepers
Riverboat Coffee
Rose Wagon Ranch
Roulaison Distilling Co
Sassy Cajun Spices
Star Nursery
Take Box
T&R Dairy
Things N Stuff
Too Tall
VEGGI Farmers Cooperative
White Oaks
White Sand Homestead
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Here’s the Saints’ full 2024 schedule in list format
Regular season
Week 12: BYE
Week 13: vs. Los Angeles Rams, 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1 (FOX)
Week 14: at New York Giants, noon, Sunday, Dec. 8 (FOX)
Week 15: vs. Washington Commanders, noon, Dec. 15 (FOX)
Week 16: at Green Bay Packers (Monday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 23 (ESPN)
Week 17: vs. Las Vegas Raiders, noon, Sunday, Dec. 29 (FOX)
Week 18: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD, Saturday or Su
nday, Jan. 4-5. (TBD)
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Join us at the city of Kenner's Magical Christmas Village, where you can enjoy lights, snow, music, food, arts, crafts, and a special appearance from Santa Claus himself. Don't miss out on exciting vendors and entertainment!
- Admission: Free
- Location: Heritage Park in Rivertown, located at 2015 Fourth Street
- Date: This event is open to the public every day in December from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM.
Vendors and entertainment will be present every Friday & Saturday.
Be part of the exciting opening night at Christmas Village for the Elvis My Way concert featuring Brandon Bennett on Sunday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m. Arrive early to catch the festive tree lighting at 5:30 p.m.
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DUMAINE ST. GANG SOCIAL & PLEASURE CLUB
SPECIAL GUESTS: YOUNG ROLLERS, DUMAINE BOOSTER LADIES AND DUMAINE TROLLEY RIDERS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2024 – NOON
Featuring: Da Truth Brass Band and
Sporty's Brass Band
Start: Treme Center, North Villere and St. Philip. Take N. Villere and turn right on Dumaine St. “Saluting Members at Rest.” Continue on Villere to N. Claiborne Ave. Left on Claiborne to Orleans Ave. Right on Orleans. Continue on Orleans and then turn right on N. Broad St.
Stop: Chill Wills Barbershop (Ole 'N Nu Style Fellas). Continue on Broad and right turn on Esplanade Ave. and right turn on N. Galvez.
Stop: Undefeated Divas. Continue on Esplanade to N. Claiborne.
Stop: Nine Times S&P Club. Left on Claiborne to St. Bernard.
Stop: Sudan S&P Club. Left on St. Bernard Ave. Continue up St. Bernard to N. Broad St. Right turn on Broad to Duels St. U-turn on Duels.
Stop: J's Place, Neauxla. Continue on Broad and left on St. Bernard. Continue on St. Bernard and right on Claiborne to St. Philip St. Left on St. Philip.
Disband: Treme Center
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Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from
10 am to 3 pm for an authentic
Louisiana Jazz Brunch.
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JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS
SUN0AY
10 am – 3 pm
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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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Welcome to the home of the Norco Civic Association Christmas Parade -- the Greatest Show on Asphalt! (There is also a very nice Christmas parade in Norco, California. This is not it!)
The Norco Christmas Parade rolls the first Sunday of every December to usher in the holiday season to the River Parishes. The theme of this year's parade is "Norco Noel: Santa Goes to the Olympics!"
The original parade ran from the 1950s through the 1980s before it was discontinued. In 2001, a group of residents, including Norco native Stephen Weber, revived the parade. It has rolled almost every year since with a variety of themes. We had to cancel twice for inclement weather, once because of the Covid-19 pandemic and, in 2021, because of damage to our town from Hurricane Ida.
Our parade has grown to nearly 70 entries, including floats, trucks, cars, pageant queens, civic groups, schools, dancing groups and marching bands. We have welcomed the 610 Stompers, the St. Augustine Marching 100, Boudreaux and Clothilde, and the U.S. Navy band as we have celebrated music and movies, River Parishes traditions, Veterans, the Super Bowl, elections and first responders.
The old Norco Christmas parade rolls on River Road.
The parade begins at 1 p.m. at River Road and Apple Street, travels east to Good Hope Street, turns north on Sixth Street, then travels south on Apple Street and disbands at River Road. After the parade, Santa will be available to take FREE photos at the Community Christmas tree, located at the Veterans Memorial on Apple Street.
Parade participants are strongly encouraged to incorporate the overall theme of the parade in floats, costumes, and decorations. Each participant must submit an entry form and an entry fee of $50. Vehicles must provide proof of insurance.
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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
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
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Parran's Po-Boys of Kenner
Hungry? Red Beans and Rice Monday.
Kenner
2321 W Esplanade Ave 504-305-6422
Metairie
3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd 504-885-3416
Open 11-7:30 pm
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Comedy House New Orleans
The most unique comedy show in New Orleans is The Open Mic From Hell, hosted by Chris Trew (as seen on MTV, Comedy Central, America's Got Talent)
CHNO ( Comedy house New Orleans)
609-610 Fulton St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Mon,December 2
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
(Entry at 7:30 pm)
The Open Mic From Hell is the most unique night of comedy in New Orleans.
Everything about the show is chaotic and unpredictable in the most beautifully hilarious way.
The list of performers? A total mystery.
The jokes they’ll tell? Nobody knows, not even them.
How does it work? Comedians sign-up on the list an hour before showtime. At least 13 names get pulled out of the bucket.
When a name gets pulled they come on stage and make a choice - do they do an entirely new set based on words from the audience, or a special challenge set.
Past challenges have had comics doing their set outside on the street, with noise canceling headphones on, and with a designated heckler in the crowd. We are always adding new, improved, and ridiculous challenges to the show.
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The Bluegrass Pickin' Party is an open acoustic bluegrass jam. Bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, dobro, harmonica, or singing voice to join the jam circle. Beginners welcome to come and learn traditional bluegrass music. Intermediate and advanced players welcome as well. This weekly jam is also open to anyone and everyone who'd like to come listen and enjoy the music.
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Taco Tuesday just leveled up at Los Jefes Grill! Come join us tomorrow for unbeatable deals:
🔥 $3 Tacos – including our award-winning Top Taco favorites like Chicharrones, Barbacoa, and Certified Angus Beef!
🍹 2-in-1 Margarita Shakers for double the fun!
🥃 2-for-1 Shots to keep the good times rolling.
🎵 Live DJ starting at 6 PM – bringing the vibes you won't want to miss!
Bring your friends and let's make this the best Taco Tuesday yet. See you at Los Jefes!
Cheers,Los Jefes Grill Team 🌮🍹
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The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Lobby Lighting Ceremony
Join us for the 2024 Lobby Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 3rd at 5pm! Enjoy complementary champagne and toast to the start of the Holiday season at The Roosevelt New Orleans.
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Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy and Health Department Announce Developing Series of Free Narcan and Stop the Bleed Trainings for Hospitality Workers
NEW ORLEANS – The Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy, in collaboration with the Health Department, is excited to announce a developing series of Narcan and Stop the Bleed trainings to equip hospitality workers with critical, life-saving skills. These free trainings will provide participants with the knowledge to respond effectively to overdose incidents and severe injuries, helping to make the nightlife community safer. To maximize accessibility, trainings will be scheduled in neighborhoods across the city.
Narcan training sessions will include free Narcan for all participants, while Stop the Bleed training will cover essential skills for managing bleeding emergencies. As an extra incentive to participate, The Broadside will offer free movie tickets to a screening at the Broad Theater for the first 15 attendees at each of their hosted sessions.
Upcoming Training Schedule
- Tuesday 12/3/2024 at 3 p.m. - Stop the Bleed Training at Phoenix Bar, 941 Elysian Fields Avenue
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- Tuesday 12/10/2024 at 3 p.m. - Narcan Training at Downtown Tattoos & Piercings, 501 Frenchmen Street
- Tuesday 12/17/2024 at 3 p.m. - Narcan Training at The Broadside, 600 N. Broad Street
- Wednesday 1/8/2025 at 6 p.m. - Narcan Training at Sports Drink, 1042 Toledano Street
- Monday 1/13/2025 at 3 p.m. - Stop the Bleed Training at The Broadside, 600 North Broad Street
"Bystanders hold the power to change the outcome of a crisis. Awareness and training can create a community of lifesavers,” said Summer Lander, Opioid Outreach and Education Coordinator at the New Orleans Health Department.
“Hospitality workers are on the front lines of our nightlife, and we’re committed to providing them with the resources they need to respond to emergencies,” said Julia Heath, Policy and Outreach Manager at the Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy. “Through this training series, we’re empowering them with the essential skills and confidence needed to handle life-threatening situations.”
For more information or to volunteer a nightlife business to host a training, contact nighttime@nola.gov
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Sala NOLA
Warm up this Fall with a mid-week treat — 8oz Filet Mignon, House Salad, and West End Mashed Potatoes, every Wednesday for $35!
Reserve now on Resy:
- 124 Lake Marina Ave., New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 513-2670
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Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
3000 Downs Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70003-3957,
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The Basin Lakeview
152 W Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70124
Duration: 5 hr 45 min
Public
Join us for the best steaks in town! Our cast iron seared 8oz filet includes a garden salad and your choice of:
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Scalloped Potatoes
Creamed Spinach
Green Beans with Bacon
French Bread Medallions
Upgrade to the Caribbean Surf n Turf: a lobster tail and 8oz filet combo with salad, garlic mashed potatoes, and creamy spinach.
Enjoy half off wine bottles every Wednesday from 6pm to midnight!
Dine-in only
Nov 2024
Wed, Nov 27
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Dec 2024
Wed, Dec 4
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German Coast
Farmers Market-
Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
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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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St. Louis Cathedral Concerts -December 4th + 11th + 18th + 22nd
~ December 4, 2024 - 6-7pm
John Boutte’
December 11, 2024 - 6-7pm
BeauSoleil’s Christmas Bayou
Avec Michael Doucet
December 18, 2024 - 6-7pm
Yusa & Mahmoud Chouki
Sunday, December 22, 2024 - 5:30-6:30pm
St. Louis Cathedral Choir and Orchestra Concert
Followed by Caroling in the Square by Patio Planters - 7pm
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Here’s the official invite for the 10th Annual Sideline Pass Holiday Toy and Gift Drive in partnership with Gayle Benson, presented by @kreweofiris!! Link for tickets in my bio!! Food, cocktails, musical entertainment, interactive Children’s Winter Wonderland experience, 21 and up lounge, silent auction, LSU Cheerleaders, Santa, Saints and Pelicans Hype Squads, multiple holiday photo experiences and athletic challenges coached by former professional athletes! Entry is $10 along with a toy/gift for children and teens in group and foster homes. Get tickets at SidelinePass.org
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Dec 06, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
New Orleans, 826 St Ann St., New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
About the event
A Black Tie Event with Evening Hats and Fascinators Highly Encouraged!
You are cordially invited for a Mad, Mad World of elegant fun with the New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association at their majestic 1850's historic Vieux Carré townhouse!
Learn all about the origins of the 87 year old organization and its mission to preserve, promote, and celebrate our amazing New Orleans and Louisiana heritage and educate about it's importance.
We invite you to become a member and join us on our joyful journey to honor the Crescent City's legacy.
Partake of fabulous food, delicious drinks and magnificant music.
Tickets: Tickets are available at SpringFiestaNola.com.
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Merry Mandeville! Winter on the Water
A Family-Friendly Celebration Featuring a Parade, Vendors, Kids Tent, and Live Entertainment
Mandeville, LA (November 20, 2024) – The City of Mandeville is thrilled to announce the return of the beloved Winter on the Water Parade and Festival at the picturesque Mandeville Lakefront and Trailhead on Saturday, December 7, 2024. This cherished holiday tradition promises a festive day filled with activities for all ages, creating memories that last a lifetime.
The event will kick off with the WOW Parade, welcoming Santa & Mrs. Claus to the City and showcasing beautifully decorated floats, local marching bands, and holiday characters spreading cheer along the route. Families are encouraged to arrive early and grab a spot to enjoy the spectacle and catch some of the festive throws!
Following the parade, the festival at the Mandeville Trailhead will offer an array of holiday delights:
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Live Entertainment: Enjoy performances by Jourdan Blue of American Idol fame; Mandeville Elementary School Bell Chorus; Scenes from the Nutcracker by Arabesque Ballet Theater; and Community Caroling led by local choirs on the Trailhead stage.
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Holiday Market and Vendor Village: Stroll through a curated selection of local vendors offering handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and unique finds perfect for your holiday shopping.
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Kids Tent: A magical area filled with fun activities for the little ones, including arts and crafts; face painting; visits, letters, and pictures with Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus!
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The Winter on the Water Parade and Festival is free and open to the public, making it the perfect holiday outing for families, friends, and visitors.
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Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
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Time: Parade 2:00 p.m., Trailhead Festival 3:00 p.m. following the parade
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Location: Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte Street
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Parade Route: Lakeshore Drive - Girod Street - to end at the Trailhead
For more information about the Winter on the Water Parade and Festival, please visit www.experiencemandeville.org or contact (985) 624-3127. Come and join us as we celebrate the magic of the season in Mandeville – we can’t wait to see you there!
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New Orleans holiday parade 2024 will fill the streets with hot-air balloons. See the details.
Children's Hospital sponsors this procession, featuring Frosty, Rudolph and more.
BY DOUG MACCASH
The Muff-a-Lottas dance in front of a giant balloon ginger man during the Children's Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Photo by Sophia Germer, NOLA.com, The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)
Sophia Germer
For the third year, the Children’s Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade will get the yuletide season rolling, Crescent City style. With 30 themed floats, ridden by costumers tossing a blizzard of throws, plus 27 bands and marching groups, the parade is like a preview of Carnival. But there’s a difference.
No other New Orleans procession includes giant lighter-than-air balloons, bobbing along the route amid the other attractions. In the past two years, a 40-foot Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, a gargantuan candy cane, a snowflake, a gingerbread man, a Hanukkah ornament and Frosty the Snowman have floated over the crowds.
This year, parade producer Barry Kern promises there will be a few new balloons in the mix. In addition to floats bearing a red toy train, a Christmas alligator and Santa on his sled, Kern said parade-goers should look for giant self-propelled snow globes this year.
The parade rolls through the French Quarter and the Central Business District at 11 a.m. on Dec. 7.
Patients at Children’s Hospital are creating custom-decorated plastic ornaments that will serve as signature throws this year. Each ornament will be marked with the patient’s name.
Rolling fundraiser
Unlike the Mardi Gras season, during which commercial advertising is prohibited, the floats in the holiday parade are sponsored by businesses and organizations. All proceeds from the commercial tie-ins benefit Children’s Hospital. WDSU television plans a telethon-style broadcast to accompany the event.
With support from the state’s Explore Louisiana tourism campaign, the parade is meant to help promote New Orleans as a holiday season destination, according to parade organizers.
Grinchy power lines and rain
The first two Children’s Hospital Holiday Parades succeeded despite complications. During the first parade, the hovering balloons were forced to limbo beneath streetcar power lines on St. Charles Avenue, slowing the procession. The problem led to a new route in the second year. Rain pelted the 2023 parade, though the event still drew crowds.
Unlike in past years, there will be no post-parade party in Lafayette Square.
The parade will line up on Elysian Fields Avenue near Washington Square Park. It will proceed uptown on North Peters Street, merge onto Decatur Street, turn right on Canal Street, U-turn at Burgundy Street, turn right on Tchoupitoulas Street, ending at Andrew Higgins Drive.
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We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and hope to see you at our December 7th Tree Lighting Event, which features special guest performances, public caroling, a visit with Santa, all followed by a Marine Forces Reserve Band holiday concert!
Please let us know if you can join us for all or part of the evening:
https://www.jpas.org/jpas-holiday-events/
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
*You must reserve your complimentary seats for the Marine Band Concert
Schedule:
- 5:30 Doors Open: Concessions for Sale & Kids Activities
- 6:00 p.m. Public Caroling featuring a special performance by Nola Vox Choir
- 6:40 p.m. Tree Lighting
- 6:45 p.m. Santa Arrives!
- 6:50-7:10 p.m. Meet, Mingle and Be Merry!
- 7:30 p.m. Marine Band Concert Begins
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We are so lucky to have the Lollipops Marching Group
bring us an amazing Christmas Parade. Catch it at the Covington Trailhead and stay for our Christmas in Covington Event!
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Sip, stroll, and be merry—cause Magazine Street's Holiday Champagne Stroll is back for another year of festive fun!
Join us Saturday, December 7th from 6-9 PM and kick off the holidays with an evening of after-hours shopping! Sip FREE bubbly, stroll through the lights, and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.
Participating businesses will offer sparkling wine, light bites, exclusive sales, and HO-HO-WHOLE lot of holiday cheer. Tap here for all the holly jolly details: magazinestreet.com/event/champagne-holiday-strol
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Join a festive celebration in Dutch Ally featuring live music, kid’s activities, and holiday characters. The St. Nick Celebration is free and open to the public.
Event Line Up:
11:00AM – 12:00PM Magic Productions Holiday Music
12:15PM – 1:15PM Jenavieve Cook and the Winding Boys
1:30PM – 2:30PM Sweety Pies Jazz Band
2:45PM – 4:00PM Johanna Rose and The Dreamboats
Activities:
Adorn Me Antoinette-Make a craft
Pixie Dust Biodegradable Glitter-Glitter body paint
Paper Doll Promotions Balloon Art-Balloon crafts
Paper Doll Promotions Santa-Picture with Santa
Paper Doll Promotions Holiday Princess
Rowdy’s Rascals Petting Zoo
Letters to Santa-Write your own letter to Santa
Nola Cookie Company-Decorate a delicious cookie
Children’s Hospital Holiday Parade begins at 11:00AM
Details
Date:
December 7
Time:
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Mid-City Art Studios NOLA
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Our annual Open Studios event is fast approaching. This year we have two dates, November 9th and December 7th. Come see what we have been making all year and buy some art just in time for the holidays. 4436 Toulouse St. 10-4pm
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We’re excited to announce the Bridge 2 Innovation STEM Fest, a FREE event for students in grades K-12 on December 7, 2024, from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM at East St. John High School in Laplace, Louisiana.
Presented by the New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee, in partnership with STEM NOLA, and powered by Marathon Petroleum Corporation, this hands-on STEM Fest will feature more than 60 exciting STEM activities designed to inspire, engage, and ignite curiosity in the next generation of innovators.
What to Expect:
1) Hands-on STEM activities led by STEM NOLA experts.
2) Fun, interactive challenges that connect students with real-world STEM concepts.
3) Opportunities to explore STEM careers and ignite a passion for learning.
REGISTER TODAY to secure your spot! Scan the QR code below or visit registration.stemnola.com.
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2024 Full Moon schedule
(all times Eastern)
- Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. Cold Moon
Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill.
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John Doyle Memorial Christmas Parade
The Harahan Police Department is excited to announce the upcoming John Doyle Memorial Christmas Parade, set to take place in the City of Harahan on December 14, 2024, beginning at noon. This parade is named in honor of former Harahan Police Chief John Doyle (1984–2002), who founded the original City of Harahan Christmas parade.
The parade will begin at the intersection of Hord Street and Jefferson Highway, traveling westbound along Jefferson Highway, and will conclude at the intersection of Folse Street and Jefferson Highway.
Chief Lepre encourages the community to come out, enjoy this festive event, and get a chance to see Santa Claus!
If you have any questions,
please call Kathleen Lewis at 504-737-4800.
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Handel's Messiah - 7:00 pm on Saturday, December 14 at St. Domenic Catholic Church (Harrison Ave) and 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 15 at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church (Joseph St).
Click the auditions link to get information on singing Messiah with us!
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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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New Orleans Jazz Club 12-29
JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ... we're back this Sunday, for some great Jazz from fantastic musicians at Mo's Chalet from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. It's an open Jam Session to Trad Jazz musicians and those who love the music which is FREE and open to the public. NOTICE to musicians...all musicians are welcome to play whether you're a regular or new to the Club. Keyboards and drums are provided so bring your ax and sign in and you'll be assigned 1 of 4 sets to perform in. Mo's provides a safe and welcoming environment for an afternoon of New Orleans Jazz. Bring your family and friends to create your own Jazz party where outside food is OK with a cash bar hosted by Sandy, Metairie's finest plus join in on our 50/50 cash drawing. Become a member and be a part of New Orleans music history by supporting America's oldest Jazz Club which was started in 1948. The NOJC Jam Session's are held on the last Sunday of the month from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.
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Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana
For the fourth consecutive year, Louisiana will showcase its vibrant culture in the 2025 Tournament of Rose Parade in Pasadena, California! This year’s float, featuring a Louisiana alligator adorned with beads, a Cajun dance hall, and pots of boiled seafood, perfectly captures the essence of a “Louisiana Saturday Night.” Plus, enjoy mid-parade entertainment by rising country star Timothy Wayne!
We can’t wait to share Louisiana’s celebratory spirit and unique culture with the world once again.
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39th Annual
Louisiana American Italian Sports Hall of Fame Gala
Join us for this year's gala at the JW Marriott on February 1, 2025.
This exciting celebration will include a cocktail reception, a silent auction, a delicious, seated dinner, and the presentation of awards to our amazing inductees, and our National Honoree!
This year’s National Honoree: Sal Paolantonio of ESPN.
LAISHF Inductees:
Wayne Francingues, Ryan LoProto (posthumously), and Sam Scelfo.
Awardees:
Louis Prima Arts & Entertainment Award: Tony Orlando
Buddy “D” Media Award: Vincent B. “Chip” LoCoco
Business Achievement Award: Arthur Brocato
Dr. John Adriani Medical Award: Dr. Jeffery Scott Pinto
Joseph I Giarrusso Civic Award: Leon Cannizzaro
Joseph Maselli Heritage Award: Joe Scelsa
Join us as we celebrate these deserving people, click below for tickets!
*Don't miss Appearances by Rocky Marciano Jr. and Vince Ferragamo, former quarterback of the LA Rams!
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Super Bowl LIX may happen more than three weeks before Fat Tuesday, but the host committee wants to make sure the city -- and the throngs of visitors in town for the NFL's championship game -- get the carnival experience.
The day before the game, February 8, there will be a Mardi Gras-style parade complete with elaborate floats, marching bands, and throws.
Our partners at NOLA.com report details of the parade are still being finalized, but float-builder Barry Kern says it will likely be a 20-float parade made up of signature floats from various krewes.
And because it is not an official carnival parade, corporate sponsors will also be a part of it.
Todd Graves, founder of Baton Rouge-based Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, will serve as grand marshal.
Rather than follow one of the traditional Mardi Gras routes, the Super Bowl parade will line up on Elysian Fields in the Marigny, parade up Decatur Street along the French Quarter, then take Tchoupitoulas St. to Poydras, turn up to St. Charles Ave., then proceed along St. Charles to St. Joseph St. just before reaching Harmony Circle.
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NFL on FOX
WE GOT NEXT.
See you in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX on FOX
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Just two days after Super Bowl LIX, Jefferson Parish will celebrate its 200th birthday on Feb. 11. Bicentennial festivities kicked off at the State of Jefferson address Tuesday with the unveiling of the official poster, depicting a pelican before the Mississippi River in vivid pink and blue hues. It is illustrated by Louisiana artist Becky Fos, known for designing the 2023 state "I Voted" sticker, modeled after the Louisiana state flag.
A limited supply of signed and numbered posters can be purchased for $150, with proceeds going toward the Jefferson Community Foundation.
Courtesy of Jefferson Parish
The parish will celebrate the bicentennial on Feb. 11 with a Light the Night event, followed by a community-wide king cake party at Lakeside Mall on Feb. 15.
The following month, a bicentennial-themed Senior Expo will take place at the Alario Center on March 20, and a "Park to Park" 10K run will happen March 22 at Lafreniere Park.
Festivities for the parish's 200th birthday will come to a close June 14 with the Bicentennial Ball at Lakeside Mall, hosted by the Jefferson Community Foundation. Lee Sheng said she wanted parish events to involve the entire community and asked residents and local business owners to get involved.
"I want our bicentennial to feel like everybody's a part of it," Lee Sheng said in her address.
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Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
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