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NATIONAL BRISKET DAY

Every year on May 28th, National Brisket Day celebrates one of the nine prime cuts of beef. Brisket comes from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal and when prepared correctly, renders both flavor and tenderness.

Brisket is a tough and relatively inexpensive cut of meat. While it requires some patience to cook brisket to tenderness, the reward is well worth the effort. Select a well-marbled cut of meat. The fat will keep the brisket moist and add flavor to the final product. Season it well and give it a dark sear. This will seal in the juices. Cook it slow and cook it long.

It can be cooked in the oven or over indirect heat over charcoal or wood. Many times oak, pecan, hickory, or mesquite is added to the other hardwoods to enhance the flavor. Brisket will be fork tender when it is fully cooked and is then served with or without a sauce.

If you have the grill fired up, go ahead and add some sweet corn and cauliflower, too. Both love the grill and they also complement brisket very well. There are plenty of recipes on the internet that will satisfy all sorts of tastes. Coleslaw and pasta salad also goes well with brisket. Add fresh fruit for this holiday. Depending on where you live, watermelon might be coming into season, but a fresh Waldorf salad would fit the bill, too.


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City of New Orleans to Deactivate School Zone Cameras for the Summer

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) today announced that all school zone traffic cameras will be deactivated for the summer.

 

School zone cameras will be turned off Friday, May 24 at 4:45 p.m. and will be reactivated when the majority of schools resume in August.

 

On May 16, 2023, Mayor LaToya Cantrell signed an ordinance expanding school zone eligibility from grades K-7 to grades K-12. This will allow for the installation of signage, designated crosswalks, striping and other traffic control devices at all elementary and secondary schools in the city.

 

DPW anticipates the full implementation of this new ordinance by the start of 2024-2025 academic year.  


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Uptown, Tuesday MarketNext Market: May 28, 2024

8 AM - 12 PM

Uptown Square

200 Broadway Street at the River


Directions and Parking Tips

The Tuesday Market is located Uptown near the Mississippi River levee at Tulane University Square (originally known Uptown Square). Find us in the northeast corner of the parking lot between Leake Avenue and Broadway Street. There's plenty of free onsite parking.

RTA Lines 57, 31, and 32 pass right by market! Click here to view route 57 or click here for route 31/32.

From I-10

From I-10/Pontchartrain Expressway, take the South Carrollton exit. If you're coming from Metairie, the ramp will merge with South Carrollton heading toward the Mississippi River; if driving from Downtown or New Orleans East, turn left at the first traffic signal (Palmetto Street) then right at South Carrollton. Go 2.2 miles to the end of South Carrollton and turn left on Leake Avenue. With the levee on your right, continue 0.8 miles; the Market will be in the parking lot to your left, just before Leake meets Broadway.

No Cash? No Problem!

All of our vendors accept cash and tokens. Swipe for tokens on-site at the orange Welcome Tent with debit, credit, or EBT SNAP.

Shop with SNAP!

Market Umbrella implements fresh food incentive programs such as Market Match, which doubles SNAP dollars spent at market for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. Starting January 1st, 2023, market match will be unlimited, allowing us to match each EBT dollar being swiped for on-site at the orange Welcome Tent.

Between June and the end of November, certified market vendors accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers for both seniors and WIC participants. Market Umbrella is able to double FMNP benefits with tokens on-site at the Welcome Tent.


UPTOWN Vendors Scheduled for Tuesday

Amanda's Fruit Specialties

Applied Arts

Buttery Spell

Casa Borrega

Cherry Creek Orchards

Costantini Pasta

Fekete Family Farm

Gingerbooch

Honest Foods

Indian Springs Farmers Association

Isabel's Tamales and Produce

Johndales Farm

JuiceSEE

Know Dat Grow Dat

La Vie En Rose

Leo's Bread

Mizell Farms

Monica's Okra World

Mycelium Express

NOLA Botanical Tea

Pete & Clara's Seafood

Poché Family Farm

Powers Beekeepers

Sassy Cajun Spices

Slicey McSlicer

T&R Dairy

VEGGI Farmers Cooperative


Which sentence uses "transient" correctly?


The transient dinner was delightful.

The pain was transient, lasting only a moment.

The lecture was transient and informative.

They made a transient visit to the museum.


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Weekends only through May 19th. 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 reopens

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


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NOLA GOLD TAME CHICAGO HOUNDS IN WEEK 13


NOLA GOLD picked up a crucial win against the Chicago Hounds in Week 13 of the 2024 Major League Rugby season. Chicago proved a stiff opponent, but consistent attacking play pushed the GOLD to victory.


The GOLD’s next test comes at home on June 1st against the league-leading Houston Sabercats. This clash of Eastern and Western conference powers will reveal each team’s true colors.



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The Colonels do it again! Nicholls wins back-to-back Southland Conference tournaments. They’re headed to the NCAA postseason

WDSU News 

Six Louisiana schools will be in the field of 64 of the College Baseball Tournament. Today they find out where and which Regional they will play in during a selection show.

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OPEN AT 1:00PM

JEAN-PAUL BRION AND THE SULTRY SWEETS1:15PM-5:00PM

GISELLE ANGUIZOLA QUARTET5:30PM-8:30PM

CAITIE B. & THE HAND ME DOWNS9:00PM-12:00AM



WEDNESDAY MAY 29

OPEN AT 1:00PM

J.J. & THE A-OK'S BAND1:15PM-5:00PM

BOARDWALKER & THE 3 FINGER SWINGERS5:30PM-8:30PM

THE QUEEN & FRIENDZ9:00PM-12:00AM



THURSDAY MAY 30

OPEN AT 1:00PM

MISS SIGRID AND THE ZIG ZAGS1:15PM-5:00PM

CRISTINA KAMINIS AND THE MIX5:30PM-8:30PM

WOLFE JOHNS BAND9:00PM-12:00AM



FRIDAY MAY 31 OPEN AT 11:00AM

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


Who Played Edward Scissorhands?

Johnny Depp

Tim Burton

Michael Keaton

Nicolas Cage


Who Played Edward Scissorhands?

Johnny Depp

Tim Burton

Michael Keaton

Nicolas Cage

 Johnny Depp, a teen idol at the end of the 1980s due primarily to his work on the hit TV series 21 Jump Street, was cast in the title role of Edward, who was the creation of an eccentric and old-fashioned inventor (played by Vincent Price in one of his last screen appearances)

By Jeff Nowak, WWL Radio Sports


LSU baseball erased all doubt about whether it was an NCAA Tournament team during a white-knuckle run to the SEC Tournament title game, and they found out their regional destination Monday morning.

The Tigers will ship out to Chapel Hill for the regional hosted by the No. 4 seed North Carolina Tar Heels.

Here's how all four regional opponents stack up:

4. NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS

- Coach: Scott Forbes

- Record: 42-13 (22-8, 1st in ACC Coastal)

- RPI: 4

LONG ISLAND SHARKS

- Coach: Dan Pirillo

- Record: 33-23 (24-9, 2nd in Northeast Conference)

- RPI: 195

WOFFORD TERRIERS

- Coach: J.J. Edwards

- Record: 41-18 (12-8, 5th in Southern Conference)

- RPI: 195

LSU TIGERS

- Coach: Jay Johnson

- Record: 40-21 (13-17, 4th in SEC West)

- RPI: 46

Both opening matchups will be played on Friday (ESPN+)

This will be the LSU program's 36th regional appearance, of which they've won 26. The Tigers have found themselves winners of nine super regional series and seven national titles, the most recent of which came in 2023.



 Wave

The Tulane baseball team, winners of its second consecutive American Athletic Conference Tournament, will be the 4 seed that the Corvallis Regional in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, the school learned on Monday.

 

The Green Wave (35-24) clinched the league's automatic berth when left fielder Jackson Linn's 433-foot solo homer sailed over the wall in left in the bottom of the ninth to give the team an 11-10 win over Wichita State on Sunday.

 

Tulane will face Oregon State (42-14) on Friday at 8 p.m. CT/6 PT on ESPNU. The winner will face the winner of the game between second-seeded UC Irvine (43-12) and third-seeded Nicholls (38-20), which will be earlier in the day at 3 p.m. CT/1 PT.

 

The Green Wave was swept by UC Irvine at home in February but broke out the brooms against Nicholls with a 3-2 win at home on February 20 and a wild 14-12 victory on the road on March 5.

 

The Olive and Blue has faced the Beavers three times in its history, winning all of those contests. The team won 11-9 at the Riverside Invitational (Riverside, California) in 1986, 6-5 at the Louisiana Classics in Lafayette in 1991 and 3-1 in the 2005 College World Series opener (Omaha, Nebraska) in 2005.

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Arrowhead Jazz Band presented by the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

  • Tuesday, May 28, 2024
  • 2:00 PM  3:00 PM
  • New Orleans Jazz Museum
  • 400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States 


The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, presents a live performance of the Arrowhead Jazz Band on Tuesday, May 28th at 2:00 PM CDT. 

Arrowhead Jazz Band brings together National Park Service rangers and local musicians to perform traditional New Orleans jazz, blues, gospel, and original compositions.  

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 live music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for daily virtual concerts, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.

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Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation....Jason Neville’s Funky Soul Band

  • Tuesday, May 28, 2024
  • 5:00 PM  6:00 PM
  • New Orleans Jazz Museum
  • 400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States


The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents Jason Neville’s Funky Soul Band for Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs. 

In case of inclement weather, this concert will be postponed.  

Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.

Jason Neville Funky Soul Band is New Orleans only Live Mix Band.

Although Jason is the youngest son of 5x Grammy winner Aaron Neville, he holds his own!

Both he and his wife aka 1st Lady of Funk have rocked stages all over the world including some of your favorite festivals.

They’ve rocked 1/2 time shows for the NBA, Private Parties and so much more.

Putting out fresh new sounds with their original music and creating mixes with some of your favorite soulful old school songs combined with New Orleans Heritage music, it’s a win/win!

You can get it all with this band. Doll face Trinity and the rest of the Funky Soul Crew have created a sound that will make your feet move and body groove.

It a must see show, so when you hear the name, you know what to expect.

Cafe Negril is the only place you’ll see them on Frenchmen, but if you follow them you can see where they are playing weekly.

If you get the opportunity to come to a show, we promise that you’ll have no regrets!

They have been nominated as New Orleans “Only Live Mix Band” and one of the top must see shows in New Orleans.

Jason Neville Funky Soul Band

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Which sentence uses "transient" correctly?


The transient dinner was delightful.

The pain was transient, lasting only a moment.

The lecture was transient and informative.

They made a transient visit to the museum.

Which sentence uses "transient" correctly?

The pain was transient, lasting only a moment.


"The sentence 'The pain was transient, lasting only a moment' correctly uses the word 'transient.' Transient refers to something that is temporary or short-lived. In this context, it is used to describe a pain that did not last for a long time, but only for a brief moment. The word effectively conveys the fleeting nature of the pain experienced, adhering to its definition and thus, is used correctly."

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TueMay28

6pm

Paradise Jazz Band

No Cover


TueMay28

9:00pm-1:00am

Kid Chocolate + the Free P.O.C


WedMay29

6:00-8:00pm

Tin Men


WedMay29

9pm

Lagniappe Brass Band

No Cover


ThuMay30

6pm

Becky Lynn Blanca

No cover


ThuMay30

10pm

Khris Royal ft. The Point

Tickets at door


FriMay31

6pm

Ever More Nest

No Cover

Rooted in Southern musical traditions and infused with confessional 90s angst, the music of Ever More Nest can likewise lull and rock you right off a front porch. Ever More Nest’s dynamic, homegrown voice—hugged by lush, church-pew harmonies—is complemented by ghostly, effusive guitars, spirited mandolin and banjo, mournful fiddle, and a rhythm section steady as a country train.   


FriMay31

10pm

The Soul Rebels

$25

Tickets


SatJun01

2:30 PM

Giselle Anguizola

No Cover


SatJun01

6 PM

Jenavieve & The Royal Street Winding Boys

No cover


SatJun01

10pm

New Breed Brass Band

Tickets

New Breed Brass Band presents a brand of second line music in conversation with everything from Caribbean music to No Limit Records to modern R&B in the vein of Bruno Mars and Anderson Paa


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New Orleans, LA 70116

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Brennan's presents...

4 Course Dinner paired with hand-selected wines by Brennan's Wine Director, Sam Bortugno


Tuesday, May 28th, 7:00PM-10:00PM, at Brennan's


Enjoy an intimate 4 course dinner featuring Executive Chef Ryan Hacker's wine inspired menu.


[Ticket Price Includes Gratuity]


Guest Arrival and Seating in Brennan's Wine Cellar, 7PM:


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FIRST COURSE

Lightly Cured Scallop [Crushed Avocado, Serrano, Summer Truffle]

paired with AR Lenoble Intense "Mag 19" Champagne FR



SECOND COURSE

Crispy Veal Sweetbreads [Roasted stone fruit, Arugula, Brown Butter Vinaigrette]

paired with Max Richter Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Grosses Gewachs Riesling Mosel DE 2019


THIRD COURSE

Roasted Lamb Loin [Confit Cherry Tomatoes, Potato Rösti, Morel Cream]

paired with Château Pavie Saint Émilion Grand Cru FR 2005



FOURTH COURSE

Miso Caramel Tart [Apricot, Caramelized Milk Crumble, Almond Cream]

paired with Maculan Breganze Torcolato Passito Vento IT 2020

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417 Royal Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

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Event details


Tuesday, May 28, 2024


7:00 PM - 10:00 PM


$252 per ticket


Brennan's

417 Royal Street

New Orleans, LA 70130


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7 PM

Latin Night at Rock n Bowl

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl


3000 S. CARROLTON AVE

New Orleans, LA 70118


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Public 

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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SNUG HARBOR


UPCOMING EVENTS

Now 7 Nights per Week Again!

NEW SHOW TIMES:

Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm Nightly

APPEARING:



STANTON MOORE TRIO

Tue May 28 @ 7:30 pm


STANTON MOORE TRIO

Tue May 28 @ 9:30 pm



DELFEAYO MARSALIS & THE UPTOWN JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Wed May 29 @ 7:30 pm

DELFEAYO MARSALIS & THE UPTOWN JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Wed May 29 @ 9:30 pm



LOCATION:

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St. 

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696

www.snugjazz.com for Tickets


ADMISSION:

GENERAL SEATING

$20.00 - $40.00

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St. 

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696 to purchase tickets


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The musicians appearing at the Palm Court are some of the legends of New Orleans music. We have live music five nights a week - dinner 7pm til 11pm. The Palm Court is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but is available for private party bookings on those days We take group bookings up to 180 persons any day or night of the week. A variety of options are open to such groups and we are very happy to work with our clients to provide their group with a customized evening of entertainment and catering according to their needs.

Reservations Suggested


28

12:00 am

CLOSED


29

7:30 pm

Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band


30

7:30 pm

Charlie halloran and Crescent City Joymakers


31

7:30 pm

Kevin Louis & Palm Court Jazz Band

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Wednesday

May 29

6:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

Phil DeGruy Happy Hour Slot

FREE


Thursday

May 30

7:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

An Evening with Andre Bohren.

A piano night at Chickie Wah Wah

TICKETS


Friday

May 31

9:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

Hawtsies Record Release Party with guest David Torkanowsy on keys

TICKETS


Saturday

Jun 1

9:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

Kirk Joseph’s Musical Odydysey Vol. 2 Brass Band Master Class

Ft.: Roger Lewis (Dirty Dozen), Big Sam Williams, Walter Harris (Pres Hall), Da

TICKETS


Sunday

Jun 2

8:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

Cyril Neville Sunday Residency

TICKETS


Monday

Jun 3

5:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

David Doucet Happy Hour

FREE

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Wednesday

Jun 5

8:30 PM

Groovemaster Presents

Adeem The Artist

Alicia Blue


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Dew You Tuesdays: Comedy Night with Marc Caesar | 7PM

29

THE DROP INN JAM SESSION with DC PauL and The DOPEFrIENDS plus Chrishira Perrier | 8PM

No Cover

30

Throwback Thursdays with DJ Mikey Offline | 5PM

No Cover

30

Horn Section: Brass Band Thursdays with One Shot Brass Band | 9PM


Live from the dew drop inn!


Dew You Tuesdays: Comedy Night with Marc Caesar | 7PM

Dew You Tuesdays. The Dew Drop Inn's weekly Comedy Night Hosted by Mark Caesar with DJ Novi. Special Guests this week: TBA. 7pm - 10pm.

May 28, 2024

THE DROP INN JAM SESSION with DC PauL and The DOPEFrIENDS plus Chrishira Perrier | 8PM

THE DROP INN Jam Session with DC PauL and The DOPEFrIENDS. New Orleans' Premier Jam Session has a new home, every Wednesday at the Dew Drop Inn. Special Guest this week Chrishira Perrier. Open Mic Sign-Up begins at 8pm. First songs at 9pm. No Cover. 21+ Kitchen Open til 10pm.

May 29, 2024

No Cover

Throwback Thursdays with DJ Mikey Offline | 5PM

Join us for Happy Hour with throwback tunes from DJ Mikey Offline. Drink Specials from 5pm-9pm!

May 30, 2024

No Cover

Horn Section: Brass Band Thursdays with One Shot Brass Band | 9PM

Join us for our weekly brass band night HORN SECTION, this week featuring the One Shot Brass Band! 9pm - 12am.

May 30, 2024

No Cover

New Orleans Black Pride Presents: Exclusive Vibes Pool Party | 2PM

Celebrate Pride Weekend with New Orleans Black Pride's Vibes Pool Party at Dew Drop Inn's Haven Pool Club! Get ready to soak up the sun and chill by the pool with good music and great company.


Hot 8 Brass Band

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 BEEF BURGER DAY

If you hear a sizzle and your mouth begins to water, it just might be National Beef Burger Day! On May 28th and all summer long, there's no better time to enjoy a juicy beef burger. The day is all about kicking off the grilling season and honoring America's favorite grilling protein – beef!

A beef burger starts with real ground beef on a bun or between two slices of bread. And don't forget the toppings like cheese, onions, pickles, and condiments. Each one allows for the perfect customization – the mouthwatering possibilities are endless. Of course, some of us like ours double stacked, and others prefer them spicy. Add those seasonings, too, if you want. What's really important is what's in the middle - that delicious beef burger.



On Deck for May 28, 2024


National Days

NATIONAL BRISKET DAY

NATIONAL BEEF BURGER DAY

NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY




On Deck for May 29, 2024


National Days

NATIONAL FLIP FLOP DAY 

NATIONAL 529 DAY

NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH & FITNESS DAY

NATIONAL COQ AU VIN DAY

NATIONAL PAPERCLIP DAY

5 Words to Use Instead of 'Very' to Make Your Writing More Descriptive


The English language is full of wonderful, descriptive words that can really make our writing stand out. However, there are some words that can become overused when writing and one of these is “very”. While it is a useful word, it can be used too much and can become a bit boring. In this blog post, I will look at five words to use instead of “very”, that can help to make your writing more descriptive and interesting.

Extremely

The word “extremely” is a good alternative to “very”, as it implies more of an extreme feeling. For example, instead of saying “I am very tired” you could say “I am extremely tired”, which implies a greater level of tiredness.

Exceptionally

To imply that something is greater than normal, you can use the word “exceptionally”. For example, instead of saying “the food was very nice” you could say “the food was exceptionally nice”.

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Remarkably

To imply that something is out of the ordinary and is remarkable, you can use the word “remarkably”. For example, instead of saying “the weather was very hot” you could say “the weather was remarkably hot” to imply that it was particularly hot.

Substantially

The word “substantially” is a great alternative to “very”, as it implies that something is a greater degree than usual. For example, instead of saying “the price was very expensive” you could say “the price was substantially expensive”.

Incredibly

Finally, the word “incredibly” is a great word to use when you want to imply something is extraordinary. For example, instead of saying “the view was very beautiful” you could say “the view was incredibly beautiful”.


May 28th Celebrated History

 

1897

Pearl B. Wait introduces his gelatin dessert named Jell-O. However, his efforts to turn a profit failed, and he later sold the business to Orator F. Woodward who marketed the jiggly treat to success.

 

1928

Chrysler Corporation and Dodge Brothers, Inc. merge.

 

1934

Olivia Dionne delivers the first documented set of quintuplets to survive. Born two months premature in Callander, Ontario, Canada, the five girls lived to adulthood. Their father was Elzire Dionne.

 

1937

Founded by the German Labour Front under the Nazi Party, Volkswagen is established in Berlin. After World War II, the company became a trustee of the British Military Government.

 

May 28th Celebrated Birthdays

 

Jim Thorpe - 1887

All-around athlete and Olympian, Jim Thorpe competed in 15 events during the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. He became the first Native American to earn an Olympic gold medal when he took first place in both the pentathlon and decathlon. Thorpe also made a solid showing in the other 13 events. However, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) stripped Thorpe of his medals after learning he had played minor-league baseball, a violation of the amateurism rule.

Thorpe would go on to play professional football and basketball proving once again that his abilities stretch from field to court and beyond.

In October 1982, the IOC added James Thorpe’s name to the list of 1912 crowned Olympic champions and delivered two replica medals to his family. However, the IOC noted that the official report of the games would not be modified.

 

Ian Fleming - 1908

In 1953, the British writer and naval intelligence office published his first James Bond novel, Casino Royale.

 

Jerry West - 1938

Fourteen-time NBA All-Star Jerry West played brilliantly for the LA Lakers. Considered one of the greatest guards in NBA history, West was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1980.

 

Gladys Knight - 1944

The award-winning singer-songwriter began her career with the Pips in the 1960s and became one of Motown's top producing groups. Some of Knight's legendary soul and R&B hits include "The Way We Were," "Missing You," "That's What Friends Are For," and "Midnight Train to Georgia."


Derby Gisclair

1945: Bourbon Street

A 1946 photograph of 200 block of Bourbon Street with a typically eclectic group of people, businesses, and vehicles. As the streetcar carefully maneuvers through the parked cars, we notice Marty Burke's bar to the left of the streetcar. Marty Burke was a former boxer and sparring partner for Jack "The Manassas Mauler" Dempsey. His son Paul Burke became a famous actor ("Twelve O'clock High" and "Naked City").

On the upper left side is the sign for the Vieux Carre Restaurant, the genesis of the Brennan family's food empire founded by Owen Brennan, Sr. in 1946. On the right side of the street at 228 Bourbon Street was the Puppy House Club whose floor shows no doubt had a burlesque bent.


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Laundry Day for the Sicilians: 1133 Chartres St., courtyard nearby the St. Mary's Church and Beauregard-Keyes House in the same block. My Sicilian father was raised here with my immigrant grandfather in the latter 1800s and first quarter of the 1900s.

Retro Visions

Actor Charlie Chaplin holding a doll version of his popular film character (1918)


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New Orleans Music Census Launches , Calling All Voices to Shape the Future of New Orleans Music Policy

NEW ORLEANS — Today marks the kickoff of the New Orleans Music Census, an ambitious endeavor spearheaded by the Mayor’s Office of Nighttime Economy to collect comprehensive data about the local music ecosystem. With the aim of delving deep into the heartbeat of our city, this initiative promises to be a game-changer, harnessing data to amplify the voices of those who shape our musical landscape. The census will be accepting responses at musiccensus.org/nola starting May 14 through May 31.

 

The goal of this study is to collect information that will assist with data-driven policy change so that we can better understand and support the local music ecosystem. The census will look at everyone from musicians to venue owners to sound engineers to festival buyers to vinyl manufacturers and everything in between. 

 

“As the birthplace of modern music, we recognize how important our culture bearers are to keeping New Orleans vibrant," said Director of Nighttime Economy Howie Kaplan. "This study will serve as a roadmap for how the City can best support them.” 

 

"It is critical that we hear from as many individuals as possible, from all corners of the local music scene," said Nighttime Economy Policy & Outreach Manager Julia Heath, emphasizing the importance of community participation. "Our office is committed to driving meaningful change that will support what our city is the most known for: its music." 

 

In partnership with Sound Music Cities, a renowned firm known for its expertise in music ecosystem studies, the New Orleans Music Census joins a prestigious cohort of 20 cities nationwide, including iconic music destinations like Nashville, TN and Washington, D.C. This collaboration ensures that our efforts are not solitary but part of a collective endeavor to elevate the status of music as a cornerstone of our cultural identity. 

 

By teaming up with community partners, including the Ella Project, Offbeat Magazine, StayLocal and Sinking City Records, the New Orleans Music Census will a cast a wide net, engaging with local venues, musicians, music non-profits and other stakeholders that are instrumental in our city's vibrant musical tapestry. Through interviews and surveys, Nighttime Economy aims to capture the nuanced realities of those who contribute to our nightlife economy, shedding light on both the triumphs and tribulations they face. 

 

"The music census is a vital tool for gathering and publishing data that will inform the public and provide a pathway forward on how best to align resources that benefit the members of our art and music community and strengthen our creative industries and cultural ecosystem for all who live in and visit New Orleans,” said Co-Founder of the Ella Project Ashlye Keaton.

 

To learn more about the New Orleans Music Census, please visit nola.gov/night. 

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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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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2 PM – 7 PM

Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market

3000 Downs Blvd,

Metairie, LA 70003-3957,

United States


New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179

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*Wednesdays are free for all Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation

MUSEUM

10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*



BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN

10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week

CAFE NOMA

10 am–4 pm, Tuesday–Sunday, and Private Events

Philip Melancon

Gennifer Flowers' Kelsto Club

Wednesday Speakeasy at 7 …

720 St Louis, Across from Antoine’s

. . . No Cover



 

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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1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States

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Ready to dive into a candid conversation about mental health? Come out May 30th at 5:30 pm for an exclusive Candid Conversation event tailored for young adults. 

 

Enjoy some delightful ice cream while you tune in with our guest speaker and Public Health Clinical Director, Dr. Jordan Vaughn, as she gives insights and conversation about mental health within young adults in the city of New Orleans. Limited seats available! 

 

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, share, and learn valuable insights. This event will be hosted in Old Road Coffee at 2024 Bayou Road. Please reserve your seat here while they're still available and embark on a journey toward mental well-being with us!

 

Can't wait to see you there! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out.

 

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


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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

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  • June 6 | Creole String Beans
  • $15.00
  • + fees

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  • June 13 | Little Freddie King Blues Band
  • $15.00
  • + fees

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  • June 20 | The New Orleans Mystics
  • $15.00
  • + fees

  • 0
  • June 27 | Gal Holiday and The Honky Tonk Revue
  • $15.00

+ fees

FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents

10:00 am

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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

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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


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NATIONAL VOTIVE SHRINE of OUR LADY of PROMPT SUCCOR | 2701 STATE STREET | NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118 US

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The Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival celebrates the rich traditions of southwest Louisiana.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the 2024 Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival, celebrating the rich musical traditions of Southwestern Louisiana. This year, we’re presenting Louisiana’s indigenous sounds outdoors and indoors at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, 1225 N. Rampart Street in New Orleans.

WHEN 

May 31, 2024 and June 1, 2024

WHERE 

George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center – 1225 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, 70116

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE  

FRIDAY, MAY 31

Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival Kickoff Concert with Sheryl Cormier & the Cajun Sounds and Jourdan Thibodeaux at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart Street)

Doors at 6:00pm

7:00pm to 8:00pm – Sheryl Cormier & the Cajun Sounds

8:30pm to 9:30pm – Jourdan Thibodeaux

$10 – Buy Tickets

SATURDAY, JUNE 1

Free and Open to the Public – Doors open at 2:00pm

3:00pm to 4:00pm – Waylon Thibodeaux

4:30pm to 5:30pm – Rosie Ledet

6:00pm to 7:00pm – Rockin’ Dopsie Jr.

7:30pm to 8:30pm – Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie

No recording. Please, no audio or video recording of any performances at the festival. 

The Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival is a presentation of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. Our broadcast partner is WWOZ New Orleans 90.7 FM.


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3143 Ponce de Leon Street

New Orleans, LA 7

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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

 Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge.

 · New Orleans 

Fried catfish starting at noon every Friday at the mother-in-law lounge all day long

  • 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (504) 814-1819



The Symphony Book Fair is Back!

The LPO Volunteers return with the 71st annual Symphony Book Fair sale from Friday, May 31st through Sunday, June 2nd. Thousands of selections from books to music to artwork and more will be at your fingers all at very low prices. All proceeds from the Symphony Book Fair support your LPO!

Our big 71th! annual Symphony Book Fair sale at the UNO Arena Book Fair is back in the spacious UNO Arena!

Friday, May 31 through Sunday June 2, 2024

at the University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena

6801 Franklin Ave

New Orleans, LA 70122


(same location as last time)

Plenty of Free parking – enter from Franklin Avenue

Enter the sale under Ramp 1 (which faces Franklin Ave)

Hours:

Friday 9am-8pm

$20 Admission charge for best selection on first day only from 9am-3pm only,

free admission after 3pm

Saturday 9am-6pm, free admission

Sunday 9am-4pm, free admission


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The Balloon Glow & Laser Show - New Orleans is at NOLA Motorsports Park.


Coming May 31st & June 1st 2024! Get the whole family out for a great family fun time! See incredible Hot Air Balloons, check that bucket list and get a ride on an actual Hot Air Balloon!

We will have a Kids Zone, with Games and Rides including trains, bounce house's, rock and much more!

Live Music for your entertainment from a variety of Artists.

Craft & Retail Vendor Booths with tons of cool and interesting stuff for sale!

Food Vendors with bunches of fantastic Festival Style food to choose from!

Bucket List!! Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides will be available for purchase during the event for $25 per person. While supplies last and weather dependent. Announcements on rides will be made at the event.

For the Grand Finale each night after dusk... about 9pm we will have the fantastic Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser show where we will light up all the balloons in unison with crowd participatory "Count Downs"! This show incorporates Music and visually stunning coordinated burns by the Hot Air Balloons & Lasers.. creating a Glow!

Bring your blankets, chairs and umbrellas and set up your own "perfect" viewing spot i!

Tickets:https://www.freshtix.com/events/balloonsneworleans

FAQ:

Tickets are limited. Purchase as soon as possible before we sellout.

Volunteers needed to work with the balloon pilots to set up.

Parking is FREE and onsite.


NOLA River Fest- Saturday, June 1


~ New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave

~ In addition to providing a variety of local cuisine and music performances, the Jazz Museum hosts several educational panels, walking tours, and children’s activities focused on the seafood industry, coastal restoration, and sustainability.

~12:00 - 1:00 (Second line starting in Jackson Square) with Treme Lafitte Brass Band featuring the N'awlins D'awlins Baby Dolls & Big Queen Mary Kay of the Original Wild Tchoupitoulas Indians

1pm - 2:40pm – Egg Yolk Jubilee

2pm - 2:40pm: Grayhawk Perkins & Friends

3pm - 3:40pm. George Brown Band

4pm - 4:40pm - Jason Neville Funky Soul Band

5pm- 5:40pm – Britney Chauntae

6pm - 7pm: Bobby Rush


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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FROM THE WILD AND CRAZY MIND

OF STEVE MARTIN –

PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE

It’s not only Picasso and Einstein in the building, its two of the greatest minds of the 20th Century meeting in a Paris bar to muse on the century’s achievements and prospects in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, an absurd comedy written by Steve Martin. Directed by Anysia Genre, Picasso is Playmakers Theater’s next production which opens May 18 and runs through June 2.


In his first comedy for the stage, the popular actor plays fast and loose with fact, fame, and fortune as the two geniuses join a bizarre mix of bar patrons -- including a final surprise guest – to propel the plot along.


Picasso at the Lapin Agile runs Saturday May 18 through Sunday June 2. Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at the BonTempsTix.com link below.



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JUN

1

Picasso At The Lapin Agile

Jun 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM CDT

Playmakers Theater

Covington, LA

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2

Picasso At The Lapin Agile

Jun 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM CDT

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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

Gretna Farmers Mkt

Gretna Farmer’s Market

Event Date:

Saturday

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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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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!

Join us at the Southern Food & Beverage Museum, on June 1st from 2-4 pm for the unveiling of our newest Culinary Heritage Sign Gallery addition: the Aunt Sally Praline sign! Bring the kids

for a fun praline-making craft demo and enjoy complimentary coffee and pralines. Don't miss this tasty event!

1504 Oretha Castle Haley, New Orleans, Louisiana

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Please join us to commemorate the extraordinary life of

Maestro Robert Lyall

General and Artistic Director of New Orleans Opera

1998-2021

Marigny Opera House

725 St. Ferdinand Street

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Program at 3:00 p.m. with reception to follow.

RSVP


Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from
10 am to 3 pm for an authentic
Louisiana Jazz Brunch.


JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS

SUN0AY

2

10 am – 3 pm

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Give us a call at (985) 643-0050.

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Free Admission to Contemporary Arts Center

 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE

Contemporary Arts Center

900 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130

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.

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.  

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June Information Sessions:

  • June 3, 5 - 7 p.m. East New Orleans Regional Library (5641 Read Blvd.) – Large Meeting Room
  • June 4, 5 - 7 p.m. Algiers Regional Library (3014 Holiday Dr.) – Small Meeting Room  
  • June 4, 5 - 7 p.m. Milton H. Latter Library (5120 St Charles Ave.) – Dining Room
  • June 5, 5 - 7 p.m. Robert E. Smith Library (6301 Canal Blvd.) – Meeting Room
  • June 6, 5 - 7 p.m. Nora Navra Library (3001 Gentilly Blvd.) – Meeting Room  

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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 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 

 ·

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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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, May 20

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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Kick-Off NOWFE at Brennan's!

Tuesday, June 4 / 5:30-7:30 pm 

Hosted by Brennan’s and Folio Fine Wines

Champagne • Oysters + Caviar • Sabering!

Guests will be greeted with a glass of bubbles, followed by a Champagne sabering, PLUS an opportunity for guests to personally learn how to saber and be inducted into the Confrérie du Sabre d’Or as Sabreur. 

417 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA

Interactive Folio Fine Wines Champagne tasting.

The Ticket price includes (1) complimentary tasting of each Champagne

Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV

Piper-Heidieck Rosé Sauvage NV

Brennan’s Private Label Piper-Heidsieck Essential

These Champagnes will also be available for purchase by the bottle during the event.

Sabering Lesson and Membership Add-on: $125

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Ticket Price Includes Heavy Passed Appetizers + Oyster Bar!

Pimento Cheese Arancini with Tomato Jam

Chickpea Panisse with Sheep’s Milk Feta & Marinated Cucumber

Steak Tartare with Candied Red Onion & Toasted Cornbread

Housemade Boudin with Horseradish Mustard

Smoked Fish Beignets with Comeback Sauce

Oyster Bar: Gulf Oysters with Chive Mignonette & Cajun Caviar 

NOWFE Kick-Off Ticket Price: $119

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Grande Krewe Friends!


Join us for our Bruichladdich Scotch Whisky Master Class just in time for Father's Day!


Embark on a journey through the rich heritage and unparalleled craftsmanship of Bruichladdich, where every drop tells a story and every sip is an experience to savor. Led by Shannon from Rémy-Cointreau, this guided tasting is your passport to unlocking the secrets of Bruichladdich's exceptional whiskies. Gain insights into the distillation process, maturation techniques, and flavor profiles as you journey through our hand-selected lineup.


A Victorian distillery reimagined for the future

Since Bruichladdich’s resurrection in 2001, they set course to be pioneers, provocateurs and change makers. Reconnecting the land and the dram, re-evaluating the prescribed ‘rules’ of the industry, questioning where flavour comes from and understanding why agricultural ecosystems are important.

From the flagship Bruichladdich single malt range, showcasing the classic, floral and elegant Bruichladdich house style, to the peated and heavyweight Port Charlotte single malt, each dram is a symphony of flavors waiting to be savored. Slàinte mhath!


This special evening is limited to 12 participants so sign up today! Only $45 per person!

Click here to reserve a space!

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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.

Steamboat Natchez

Duration: 2 hr

Public 

 ·

Fundraiser benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Louisiana & Mississippi.

Festive event celebrating LLS’ 75th Anniversary! French 75, other libations, soft drinks & lite bites. Cruise after event optional. Jazz music.

Ticket link below:

https://neworleansexperiences.net/checkout/.


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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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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


Margarita Bergen

Darlings, your captain commands to get ready to SAIL INTO SUMMER RT Luncheon on 6/21 at the Southern Yacht

Club. Details will follow!


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.

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.


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.


Southeastern Conference 

2024 SCHEDULE

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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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See you in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX on FOX


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She'll Love You Back. 
.Sincerely, 

Frank Stansbury 
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